HCAT Key Information
Governance
Hull Collaborative Academy Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, who have ultimate legal accountability for the educational outcomes of the Trust’s schools, as well as setting the Trust’s strategy, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
The Trust also appoints governors to each schools’ Local Governing Body.
Governance of the Trust is supported by the linked documents and information below, which includes details about the Trust’s Members and Trustees, Scheme of Delegation, Governance Handbook, financial information, Trust policies and a Register of Interests.
Our Team
Pauline Winn
TrusteePauline Winn
TrusteePauline has extensive experience of Restorative Practice and been an active member of Collingwood Primaries Governing body for many years.
Vanessa Nolan
Chief Financial OfficerVanessa Nolan
Chief Financial OfficerAs a Qualified Chartered Accountant, Vanessa has a wide range of experience, both in a commercial environment and in an Educational setting.
Suzanne Wilson
Strategic Safeguarding LeadSuzanne Wilson
Strategic Safeguarding LeadSuzanne built up extensive safeguarding experience whilst working at Hull City Council for over 25 years.
Darren Marks
Head of School ImprovementDarren Marks
Head of School ImprovementDarren is highly committed to ensuring all children are entitled to the highest quality education.
Claire Mudd
Founding HeadClaire Mudd
Founding HeadClaire has been teaching in Hull Schools for 22 years and has been Head teacher at Wheeler Primary School since 2017.
Melissa Milner
Founding HeadMelissa Milner
Founding HeadMelissa has been recognised both nationally and internationally for her leadership and work on research and development in education.
Katie Beal
Deputy CEO - Founding HeadKatie Beal
Deputy CEO - Founding HeadKatie has been Head at Eastfield since September 2004 and was previously Headteacher at Craven Primary between October 1998 and July 2004.
Estelle Macdonald OBE
CEOEstelle Macdonald OBE
CEOEstelle is CEO of HCAT, she was awarded a OBE in the Queens Birthday Honours List 2016 for her services to Education.
Andrew Barber
TrusteeAndrew Barber
TrusteeA Director with experience across the charity, public and private sectors with determined, passionate and inspirational leadership skills.
Chris Huscroft
TrusteeChris Huscroft
TrusteeChris has worked in the East Riding leading to his appointment as Executive Head Teacher of Swanland Primary School and Dunswell Academy.
Michael Whitaker
TrusteeMichael Whitaker
TrusteeMichael has over 40 years of experience in education and social care.
Malcolm Mathias
TrusteeMalcolm Mathias
TrusteeA Qualified Environmental Health Officer/Manager/ISO 9001 Lead Assessor/Health and Safety Consultant/Professional Trainer.
Cheryl Yates
TrusteeCheryl Yates
TrusteeCheryl is a CIPD qualified HR professional . With over 14 years generalist experience.
Liz Wilson
TrusteeLiz Wilson
TrusteeLiz has been a Teacher for 38 years, 16 were as a headteacher in three inner city schools.
Dave Hall
MemberDave Hall
MemberDave spent 31 years in the Fire and Rescue Service, where he achieved the rank of Assistant Chief Officer.
Graham Wilson
Chair of Trustees and MemberGraham Wilson
Chair of Trustees and MemberA former Headteacher of two primary schools, Graham has worked as an independent consultant since September 2006.
Adrian Storr
MemberAdrian Storr
MemberAdrian has a wide range of commercial experience at Director level.
Leanne Keating
MemberLeanne Keating
MemberLeanne is a Partner in the Personal Injury Litigation department at Bridge McFarland in Hull.
Nigel Richardson CBE
MemberNigel Richardson CBE
MemberNigel Richardson is the former director of children’s services at Leeds City Council
