Leads school improvement through Quality Assurance and High Levels of Accountability, driven through the Headteacher and SLT function of each school.
A former secondary Head Teacher, Russell ran a stand-alone Academy Trust for 5 years and has been a MAT CEO since 2017.
Russell led the creation of ieTrust prior to the merger with Mid Norfolk Academy Trust in 2019 that created Enrich Learning Trust.
Leads all operations aspects of the MAT, whilst developing and implementing sustainable and scalable processes.
Pete previously led Operational and Change Management functions for both Aviva and Lloyds Banking Group, implementing and governing cost management functionality at Lloyds Banking Group’s Commercial division prior to setting up ieTrust alongside Russell Boulton.
Ensures financial compliance as well as rigorous financial planning to erode any deficit of joining or recently joined schools and enable management within a balanced budget.
Since qualifying as an accountant Edwina has led school and Academy Finance functions for over 30 years as well as working in the 3rd sector.
The Executive team is made up of the CEO, COO, and CFO.
We are here to shape and grow the Trust and to support delivery across the Trust by making best use of the funds available to support the efficient and effective delivery of education in all of our schools. We enable the Head Teachers and Local Governing Bodies to focus on the quality of education and safeguarding of their pupils by supporting their strategic planning and hold them to account.
