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 Stakeholder Group ( SSG).
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
Nigel Richardson CBE
MemberNigel Richardson CBE
MemberNigel Richardson is the former director of children’s services at Leeds City Council
Adrian Storr
MemberAdrian Storr
MemberAdrian has a wide range of commercial experience at Director level.
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.
Cheryl Yates
TrusteeCheryl Yates
TrusteeCheryl is a CIPD qualified HR professional . With over 14 years generalist experience.
Malcolm Mathias
TrusteeMalcolm Mathias
TrusteeA Qualified Environmental Health Officer/Manager/ISO 9001 Lead Assessor/Health and Safety Consultant/Professional Trainer.
Paul Lakin
TrusteePaul Lakin
TrusteePaul is the current CEO of Hull KR and has worked in senior positions within professional sport for the last 17 years.
Coleen 0’Connell
TrusteeColeen 0’Connell
TrusteeRetired after a long career within the teaching profession, working in both mainstream and special schools.
Jo Edwards
TrusteeJo Edwards
TrusteeNLE and formally lead the successful SBMAT in York with the duties and responsibilities of the CEO.
Liz Winn
TrusteeLiz Winn
Trustee17 years working in education including Vice Principal at Hull College and roles at Wilberforce Sixth Form College and Bishop Burton College
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.
Pauline Winn
TrusteePauline Winn
TrusteePauline has extensive experience of Restorative Practice and been an active member of Collingwood Primaries Governing body for many years.
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.
Katie Beal
Deputy CEOKatie Beal
Deputy CEOKatie has been Head at Eastfield since September 2004 and was previously Headteacher at Craven Primary between October 1998 and July 2004.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governance Documents
Equality & Diversity
Financial Information
Publication of Executive Pay
Primary Admissions
Secondary Admissions
Tender opportunities
HCAT publish all opportunities to tender for its services here:
Please read documents for the specific tender closing dates.
