Lianne joined the Trust in November 2019 and provides leadership and governance support to Members, Trustee and the Local Governing Bodies.

As well as leading on governance in the Trust, Lianne also leads on communications and is part of the project management team for supporting new free schools, sponsored schools and ARBs joining the Trust. 

Lianne has worked in education for most of her career.  She has extensive experience of working as Company Secretary and Clerk to Governors for Primary and Secondary Schools in Cornwall, both maintained and academies.  For 15 years she also worked as Personal Assistant to the Education Director with the Local Authority.