Robert (Bob) Young - M Ed; B Ed (hons); Advanced Diploma

Areas of Expertise/ Specialisms

Secondary education 1975 to date, with particular reference to SEND; management and secondary school governance.

Details of your last three roles

Name

Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust

Position

Chair of Members' Group

Dates

2019 to present

Name

Hungerhill Academy Trust

Position

Chair

Dates

2017 to 2018

Responsibilities

Chair of governing body

Name

Hungerhill Academy Trust

Position

Member

Dates

2012 to 2019

Responsibilities

See role of member of academy trust

Professional Body Membership(s)

None current

General Areas of Expertise to Support a Trust Board

Knowledge and experience of educational change and developments 1975 - present (1975 to 2010 as a teacher and manager in secondary schools; 2008 to 2019 as a governor: member of academy trust and chair) . Member of MAT, 2019 to present.

Education Improvement Specific Experience and Skills

See above

Specific Leadership and Skills Experience

At Hungerhill School over a period of 25 years, I developed from scratch and led the provision for pupils with SEND. I managed a team of up to 15 colleagues and worked with outside agencies, including officers of the Local Authority. I was a member of an LA working party which reviewed the Authority’s overall SEND provision. 

HR and Data Handling Specific Experience and Skills

Experience gained in the context of all my previous roles.

Finance Specific Experience and Skills

As a member of HAT finance committee.

Brief comments on why your previous experience is relevant

I have been involved with education in Doncaster since 1975 and was associated as governor and have,  therefore, been involved with and experienced all the major changes and developments in education since in that period.  Until my retirement in 2010 I ran a successful department which was always judged outstanding by OFSTED and significantly contributed to the development of the school’s excellent provision and reputation. As Governor and Trust Member I  played a significant role in decisions which  guided Hungerhill’s transition from a LA schol to Academy and subsequently the formation of the current Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust.
 
I believe the length of my service and  commitment to public education in Doncaster gives me the experience to offer a valuable perspective to the continuing development and administration of the current Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust..