The Trustees are delighted to welcome Emma Washbourne to the Central Team at Fioretti Trust. Emma, our new Head of Operations, will begin her journey with us at the beginning of the Spring Term. Her role will involve establishing partnerships with our schools and supporting the Executive Leadership Team with operational, compliance and statutory tasks. Emma brings a wealth of experience to the new role. Here is Emma's pen portrait:

Emma qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and worked for both a specialist criminal law practice and a commercial law firm in Birmingham before moving to teach law. Emma holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and has experience of teaching undergraduate, postgraduate and A-level students. She has extensive experience of curriculum design, quality assurance and programme leadership. Emma has been employed by St. Francis C of E Primary School for the last three years and has developed a strong operational understanding of the Primary sector.  Emma is committed to improving educational opportunities for all young people and brings this energy to the new Head of Operations role.