Following a comprehensive election process involving HFL member schools, the HFL Education Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of three new school elected non-executive directors (NEDs) to the Board:
- Tracy Clements, Co-Headteacher at Mary Exton Primary School
- Marcus Cooper, CEO of the Spiral Partnership Trust
- Angela O’Rourke, Headteacher at Southfield School
HFL Education operates as a social enterprise on a not-for-profit basis and is owned by Hertfordshire schools, trusts and Hertfordshire County Council. Tracy and Marcus have been elected by primary school and academy members to represent the primary phase and Angela has been elected by special school members to represent the special phase/alternative provision settings on the HFL Board. All three commenced their new NED roles on Monday 27 November 2023.
Chair of the HFL Board, Paul Layzell said, “We are delighted to welcome such experienced educationalists to the HFL Board of Directors. Their extensive knowledge and insight will be invaluable in guiding the Board, as we continue to implement our vision to become a leading national provider of school improvement and business support services, training, and resources, whilst helping schools, settings and trusts to deliver a great education for their children”.
Paul added “The HFL Board would also like to take this opportunity to thank Cynthia Rowe, Headteacher at How Wood Primary and Nursery School, who stepped down from her role as a primary phase NED on 25 November 2023 at the end of her three-year term of office, for her service to HFL Education and the Board.”
Tracy Clements, Co-Headteacher at Mary Exton Primary School
