Governance and Documentation

After stepping down from headship in December 2023, Maureen formed Good Gift Coaching and Education Services.  Maureen is qualified in International Coaching with the Association For Coaching, and delivers bespoke training to schools around supporting pupils whose behaviour challenges, SEMH and Neurodivergence.  Maureen is also currently working in a consultancy capacity with a post-16 Alternative Provision seeking to become Ofsted-registered.

Maureen spent 21 years leading in Specialist Schools and provisions that work with young people with social emotional and mental health needs, often manifesting as behaviours that challenge.

In term of governance, Maureen has been an active member of governing boards in maintained school and Academy LGBs since 2013.

Maureen is passionate about creating spaces at the leadership table for those faces and voices which have not historically been represented for a variety of reasons, be that through race, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, sexuality, disability etc; in short, for those whose journey has often been accompanied with the sense of being ‘ The Only One’ or ‘The Other One’ . This diversity has never been more needed than around school governance.

When not working, Maureen is often found at her local parkrun where she is Run Director

Rob lives in Middlewich, Cheshire, with his partner Kathryn and daughter Sophie.  Rob has worked in food retailing for 32 years, many of these have been spent being a Store Manager for Tesco Stores Limited.  During his 15-year career, Rob had the opportunity of working in many areas of Britain and was based at the Macclesfield branch for over three years.  Robs main responsibilities were to try and keep customers and colleagues as happy as possible whilst managing the bottom line profit.

Rob’s spare time is mainly spent tinkering with his classic car and motorcycle collection as well as watching motor-sport. Having been a YES Trust trustee and governor of The Fermain Academy since 2019, Rob has recently taken on the role as Chair of the YES Trust and looks forward to using his skills and experience to help in adding value that will benefit the school and its pupils.

Tim Haselwood is a Chartered Accountant who spent most of his professional career with Deloitte LLP specialising in external and internal audit, IT consultancy, Management Accounting and Financial controls. He then spent two years as Business Manager of Hollinhey Primary School in Sutton near Macclesfield and 7 years as Business Director of Tytherington School in Macclesfield, where he was responsible for all the business aspects of the school.  He retired in April 2022.

Tim is a Trustee of the YES Trust and he chairs the Finance, HR and Premises Committee.

Tim is married to Jan and they live in Wincle near Macclesfield with a neurotic Shichonpoo.  They have two grown-up daughters, one of which is teaching English in China and one lives in Macclesfield and they have two grandchildren.

Helen Davies is an award-winning specialist recruiter in the Education sector covering SEND. Helen has over 10 years’ experience of working in the sector, and in her current role as Head of SEND she is leading and developing a team and supporting senior leaders.  As part of the senior leadership team Helen overseas multiple branches and develops strategy across the education recruitment business.

Helen has a wealth of experience in compliance and staff development. In addition, Helen is an in-house Team Teach instructor and delivers training for Teachers and Teaching Assistants who work in a variety of school settings.

Helen’s childhood dream was to become a PE Teacher and she is now incredibly passionate about the SEND sector and in supporting young people and changing their lives by recruiting great staff for schools and the business. She intends to provide her expertise and knowledge in order to support the work of The Yes Trust.

Outside of work Helen is passionate about interior design and enjoys spending any spare time with her young family.

I am currently Principal/CEO of the Royal School, Wolverhampton Academy Trust an all-through co-ed (4-19) day and state boarding school of 1500 pupils on the edge of the city centre of Wolverhampton.  I joined the school in 2011when it was a small (350 pupils) independent school and led it through the conversion to a free school, academy in 2016.  It has become highly oversubscribed and achieved awards in boarding for research based practice and particularly ‘Working with Vulnerable children’ for which the school has developed experience working alongside Wolverhampton LA with UASC and LAC children.  Keen to broaden further my experience I joined the management board of a maintained PRU in the city and worked to support the wider personal development and successes of pupils with a range of challenges in their lives.

After 41 years working and leading state and independent schools in North Wales, north London, Cumbria, Tynemouth in Tyne and Wear and currently Wolverhampton the majority of time has been spent in all-through schools from nursery to sixth form provision, day and boarding where a strong focus on personal development and ‘character’ underpinned by an exhaustive range of co-curricular activities of music, performing arts, outdoor education and sport.

As I retire this summer from my Principal/CEO role, I am taking up the Strategic Lead for Education for the Families first for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) in Wolverhampton LA to test and trial changes to the working practices between health, social care, police and education as response to the findings of the 2022 Independent Review into Children’s Social Care in which the Royal School features.

I have a passion for the ‘outdoors’ and have led expeditions with pupils to South America, Borneo, Iceland and the Himalaya where I have had the privilege to see the talents of young people emerge in challenging environments.  I believe that where we create the opportunity for young people to take risks and grow, they will reward us with initiative, creativity and their character.

In joining the YES Trust, I look forward to contributing where I can to support the excellent work of the Trust in broadening the opportunities for success in every young person who is part of the Trust and work alongside the staff who are committed to this wonderful opportunity.

Charles divides his time between Switzerland and the North West of England. He has 2 children and 3 grandchildren, all of whom continue to keep him occupied. He has run his own Property Asset management company for the last 18 years concentrating on markets in the UK, Germany and Switzerland and built one of the largest European property funds in the mid-2000s. Charles headed up a team of both internal and external employees and consultants.

Charles continues to work in the Property Asset Management business, but to a lesser extent, also taking time to travel, ride his bike, ski and has recently taken up photography.

Having watched the Trust grow over the last 5 years, Charles is keen to bring the skills he  has learned to the Yes Trust as it continues to grow and evolve.

With over 20 years of experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools, I am dedicated to ensuring that every young person receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed. I have over 15 years of leadership experience, including eight years as a Headteacher, where I have driven strategic improvements and fostered inclusive, high-quality education.

My expertise lies within Key Stages 3 and 4, particularly in schools facing significant socio-economic challenges. I have a deep understanding of the barriers young people encounter and am committed to breaking them down through innovative approaches, strong partnerships, and a relentless focus on student outcomes.

As a Trustee, I am passionate about driving forward-thinking initiatives that transform lives. I believe in pushing boundaries to create an environment where all young people, regardless of their background or needs, can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Kerry is CEO of Shaw Education Trust and has worked in education for over 30 years, beginning her career as an English Teacher and then progressed through various leadership roles to Principal, Executive Headteacher and then in to wider Multi-Academy Trust leadership roles.

Throughout her career, Kerry has worked in secondary schools but has gained significant experience of the primary and special sector through her work within a multi-academy trust.  Of particular interest to her are removing barriers to success for all students, particularly for those who may experience disadvantaged or who may be vulnerable.

Kerry hails from Staffordshire where she lives with her husband, her son is currently studying Politics and International Relations at University.

Philip has worked as a brand strategist and communications planner across major advertising agencies in both Britain and Australia. His last agency based role was Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Leo Burnett Australasia serving on the agency’s Worldwide Strategy Planning Board. More recently he has run his own Brand Consultancy Storymining working with a diverse group of clients to uncover their own unique brand story.

Philip has a PhD in Communications. His thesis explores the nexus between British advertising and popular culture and has recently been commissioned by Macmillan for adaption into a book.

Phil lives in Shrewsbury. He has a strong interest in theatre having originally trained as an actor at the Guildhall and completed a degree in drama at Birmingham University.