Who’s Who in the Schools Team
 | Canon David Morton Director of Education David is Director of Education. He has oversight of the work of the Schools Team, leading and directing its work in supporting church schools to be Christian communities that enable their pupils and staff to flourish. David works closely with strategic partners including schools, parishes and benefices, diocesan teams, local authorities, Church Schools East, the Church of England Education Office and Foundation for Education Leadership. His particular focus during 2018-19 is to explore ways in which church schools can work more closely with parishes, benefices and deaneries to resource the work of parishes and schools. Tel: 01727 818170 Email David |
 | Charlotte Johnson Deputy Director Charlotte advises headteachers and governors on school effectiveness, and is link officer for certain schools in East Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Tel: 01727 818168 Email Charlotte |
 | Lizzie Jeanes Deputy Director Lizzie advises headteachers and governors on school effectiveness, and is link officer for certain schools in East Hertfordshire. Tel: 01727 818168 Email Lizzie |
 | Ryan Parker RE and Christian Ethos Adviser Ryan promotes and supports the delivery of RE and Collective Worship and the development of the DBE’s vision for distinctive Christian ethos within diocesan schools. He leads on training in these areas. Ryan also manages the SIAMS process and support to schools as they prepare for inspection. Tel: 07508 802198 Email Ryan |
 | Belinda Copson Governance Officer Belinda has responsibility for governor development, recruitment and training, and advises schools on governance matters, including appointments. She is link officer for certain schools in north and central Hertfordshire. Tel: 01727 818175 / 07984 088180 Email Belinda |
 | Vicki Barrière General Schools Administrator / Director's PA As PA to the Director, Vicki is the first point of contact for members of the Schools Team and for general enquiries. She also facilitates the work of the Board of Education and deals with Governance administration matters. Tel: 01727 818170 Email Vicki |
 | Bob Garrard Admissions Adviser Bob advises governing bodies on admissions and appeals in VA schools and academies, and is link officer for certain schools in SW Hertfordshire. Tel: 07895 176572 Email Bob |
 | Ruth Garman School Buildings Officer General Schools Administrator As School Buildings Officer Ruth advises on matters relating to school buildings, land and trusts. She also manages the LCVAP capital funding programme, DFC enquiries and insurance for those schools within the Diocesan block policy. Ruth oversees the courses run by the Schools Team and looks after the Resource Centre. She also administers the Service Level Agreement and is PA to the Deputy Directors of Education and the RE Adviser. Tel: 01727 818168 Email Ruth |
 | Hannah Puddefoot Assistant Schools Officer As Assistant Schools Officer, Hannah's is a developmental role which covers all the areas of the Schools Team's work, with particular responsibility for social media and communications, event organisation, SIAMS administration and support to the RE and Christian Ethos Adviser. Tel: 01727 818171 Email Hannah |
