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    Central Trust Team

    Welcome to our Central Trust Team. 

    Central Trust Team

    • Alison Anderson

      Alison Anderson

      CEO

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    • Rebecca Bliss

      Rebecca Bliss

      Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding

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    • Bridget Harrison

      Bridget Harrison

      Director of Education

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    • Amy Tandon

      Amy Tandon

      Chief Financial and Operations Officer

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    • Jenny Maxwell

      Jenny Maxwell

      Director of Estates

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    • Michelle Dunford

      Michelle Dunford

      Director of Attendance

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  • Alison Anderson

    CEO

    Alison Anderson has over 30 years working in education, 14 of which she has been the CEO of a Standalone Academy Trust and more recently ACT Multi Academy Trust.  She has had an extensive career in education, during which she has been an Advanced Skills Teacher, Senior Leader, Headteacher of a number of schools, LLE and NLE.  She has worked in a number of Local Authorities from Westminster, Newham through to Cambridgeshire.  During her time as a CEO she has also led a Teaching School and been deployed on numerous occasions as a National Leader for Education.  She has worked for the Diocese of Ely as an Educational Advisor and continues to work closely with the Diocese on many aspects of their Church Schools Agenda.  She is currently a representative on the Schools Forum. 

    Whatever role Alison has held, she always puts the pupils in her care at the forefront of her decisions. Her own education and life experiences have shown her the importance of a nurturing environment, where talented teachers, inspiring leaders, and compassionate role models encourage every individual to thrive. A quality education unlocks doors and creates opportunities and this is her goal for every child within our Trust. She fundamentally believes that our role as educators is to help children and young people overcome barriers, ignite a love of learning, and nurture their ambition.

  • Rebecca Bliss

    Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding

    With over 20 years of dedicated experience in education, Rebecca has established a profound commitment to nurturing the potential of every child, especially those with additional needs. Beginning as a teacher and progressing to the role of assistant headteacher, Rebecca has cultivated a rich understanding of the diverse challenges faced in the classroom.

    As a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) for the past decade, Rebecca completed the NASENCO award in 2018, further solidifying a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Rebecca believes that every child deserves a creative and adaptive approach to learning, emphasising the importance of tailoring teaching methods to meet individual needs.

    Having successfully led a large primary school's SEND department, characterised by a high level of complex needs, Rebecca takes pride in the transformative impact made within the school community. Now serving as the Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding, Rebecca is driven by a vision to further enhance educational practices across the Trust, ensuring that all children within our settings flourish in their learning journeys.

    With a warm and compassionate demeanour, Rebecca continues to inspire colleagues and students alike, championing a future where every child's unique strengths are recognised and celebrated.

  • Bridget Harrison

    Director of Education

    As Director of Education at ACT Multi Academy Trust, Bridget Harrison brings over two decades of dedicated experience across all levels of education. Beginning her career as a teaching assistant and wrap-around care manager, Bridget has since held pivotal roles in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire schools, progressing to SENDCo, deputy head, and headteacher. Her leadership has spanned inner-city and rural schools, where she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to inclusive education and whole-school improvement.

    Bridget has led as headteacher in three schools, a role in which she worked tirelessly to raise educational standards, enhance pupil outcomes, and ensure high expectations for all. In her subsequent work as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors in the East of England, Bridget conducted detailed inspections across various school types, trained school leaders, and quality-assured the work of other inspectors. Her national consultancy work in school leadership and curriculum development has further strengthened her strategic approach, equipping her with the insight to support both current and future leaders across ACT.

    At ACT, Bridget is dedicated to creating a collaborative culture of excellence, where rigorous standards in teaching, leadership, and pupil wellbeing are at the core. She works closely with school leaders, facilitating professional development and supporting aspirational target-setting, to ensure each ACT school is equipped to deliver a high-quality education that empowers pupils for lifelong learning. Bridget is an active member of professional organisations such as the Confederation of School Trusts and Whole Education, through which she engages in continuous development to bring innovative, research-based practices into the Trust.

    Bridget is proud to serve as Director of Education at ACT, where she continues her mission of raising standards and providing every pupil with an enriching educational experience that prepares them to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

  • Amy Tandon

    Chief Financial and Operations Officer

  • Jenny Maxwell

    Director of Estates

  • Michelle Dunford

    Director of Attendance