NASBTT's Trustees are highly experienced ITT, education and commercial professionals. The Board meets half-termly to review and agree NASBTT's strategic direction.
Anna Richards, Chair
Executive Leader, Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk Teacher Training (NESTT)
I am proud to serve as the current the Chair of Trustees at the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT). My ‘day job’ is as the Executive Leader of Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk Teacher Training (NESTT), formerly known as Suffolk and Norfolk SCITT. With over twenty-five years of experience in primary and special education, I am committed to supporting NASBTT in shaping the future of teacher training.
I began my work in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in 2014, following a successful career as a headteacher, where I saw first-hand the positive impact trainee teachers can have on a school community. My passion for developing high-quality, classroom-ready teachers led me to join NASBTT as a Trustee in 2017, and in 2022, I was honoured to be appointed Chair of Trustees.
At NESTT, I lead a dynamic and inclusive training programme that partners with schools across the region to deliver outstanding teacher preparation. My leadership is driven by a focus on collaboration, innovation, and equity in education.
I am deeply committed to ensuring that every trainee teacher is equipped to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
Kim Francis, Vice Chair
ITT Consultant
I led a successful GTP and SCITT partnership for 11 years as well as being the LA’s NQT Induction Co-ordinator, chairing the Yorks and Humber provider network and serving as a member of ITTAG for eight years. Prior to that, I taught secondary English for a period of 28 years serving as a subject mentor and ITT Co-ordinator for much of that time.
I joined the NASBTT Management Team in 2014 and have co-ordinated/co-developed a number of projects including the Curriculum Development and Assessment and Subject Knowledge for Teaching Toolkits, Management Support Partner programme, Ofsted Inspection preparation workshops, including collation of NASBTT’s annual inspection analysis reports. I am also an experienced ITT external moderator.
Needless to say I am passionate about all things ITE. I was proud and humbled to be awarded with NASBTT’s first Outstanding Contribution to ITT accolade in 2019.
Alison O’Dornan, Treasurer
Chair of Governors, Butlers Court School
Executive Coach
Director, Torvius Capital
I have over 20 years experience in finance as a Director at a venture capital advisory firm, and a former Chief Investment Officer managing investments for Private Clients, Hedge Funds and Pension Funds. I am an experienced non-executive director, with a proven track record in chairing boards, and board committees.
Through my roles as an advisor and investor in many companies across many different industries, I have seen all sorts of exciting new technologies, and world changing new ideas, but it is in my role as Chair of Governors at a local primary school that I have fallen in love with the people behind a whole sector; the education sector. With three young children of my own, and the recent experience of being a homeschool mum, I have a huge amount of respect for this very special profession, and am passionate about the role of NASBTT in training enthusiastic, inspiring, intuitive new teachers who will have such an impact on the future for all of us, through nurturing the generations of tomorrow.
Kikelomo Agunbiade
Research and Training Consultant
Kikelomo trained as a science teacher through the Teach First scheme and has worked for a number of education charities and teacher training organisations. Her roles have included leading the DfE–funded Researchers in Schools niche ITT route, North London Manager for Teach First and running CPD for Teaching Schools, Heads, middle and senior leaders for SSAT. She holds an MBA in Education. She also has experience working with organisations on engaging stakeholders, equity, diversity and inclusion and policy development.
She is currently retraining to become a barrister specialising in public and civil law.
She is proud to be a NASBTT trustee as she believes supporting trainee teachers is vital to the quality of our education system.
Jo Anderson
With 27 years of experience in education, roles as ITT Programme Director of twelve years for both SCITTs and HEIs , External Moderator, ITT Consultant and more recently (remove more recently) DfE ITT Market Associate, I am honoured to support NASBTT’s aims and values as a Trustee. I am a secondary MFL specialist and have over the years taught primary MFL, secondary ICT and computing and been privileged to lead early career development in a variety of settings. I consider myself a leader of inclusive provision. I believe in giving everyone a chance, making colleagues feel welcomed, represented and valued.
I am respectful and empathetic of the huge undertaking and pressures on partnership teams as they navigate the every changing ITT landscape, amidst ongoing recruitment, financial and workload pressures. My particular interests are inclusive provision for pupils, staff and leaders; workload and wellbeing of all stakeholders; robust and developmental quality assurance systems and sustainable and self-improving professional development with the ultimate aim of providing the best care and education possible for the young people in our schools.
Damilola Dauda
I am honoured to serve as a Trustee for NASBTT, bringing a decade of global experience in primary and secondary education. Having lived and worked in Nigeria, Peru, and the US, I offer a diverse perspective to the board. With a background in Engineering and a Master’s in Public Administration, my interdisciplinary expertise uniquely positions me to contribute to NASBTT's mission. I firmly believe in education as a human right and I am passionate about empowering both students and teachers to actively participate in their own growth. In my role as Head of Operations at the Teacher Development Trust, I am dedicated to applying my skills in strategic planning and management to deliver high-quality professional development to teachers and school leaders nationwide, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Keith Ford
Programme Manager, Somerset SCITT
Keith has over 25 years’ experience in primary teaching. As a class teacher, middle leader, senior leader, Head teacher of both small rural school and large Primary School including Autism Centre. Across his career he has always supported Initial Teacher Training and Education, so to be leading on ITTE at Somerset SCITT is a real privilege.
Keith has been a governor of various primary and secondary schools alongside his professional roles, giving him an understanding of the strategic importance as well as the accountability of governance.
Being a trustee for NASBTT is a real honour. The opportunity to represent trainees, mentors, and providers, providing a Southwest voice to the sector alongside championing ITTE at every possibility.
Patrick Garton
Director, Oxfordshire Teacher Training
I have been actively engaged in ITT throughout my 20 plus years in state education in this country. My subject background as a class teacher is religious studies and philosophy and I have undertaken a range of middle and senior leadership roles in primary and secondary schools. In my current role I work with a diverse partnership of schools across Oxfordshire and thoroughly enjoy visiting and working with colleagues, trainees and students in those schools. I am driven by the belief that every young person in this country deserves a fantastic education delivered by great teachers.
Claire Harnden
CEO, South Farnham Educational Trust
Chair, Teaching School Hub Council ITT Advisory Board
Teaching School Hub Council member
Claire has over 27 years of experience teaching and leadership in primary and secondary schools in London and the South-East and roles have included Director of South Farnham SCITT and SFET Teaching School Hub. Claire’s keen interest in research and development, teacher well-being and teacher/leadership training has been developed through a Master’s in Education, leadership of two school-based teacher training providers, within Multi-Academy Trusts and two Teaching Schools.
Ian Hunter
Ian has worked in the EdTech market for over 27 years and has worked for some of the largest education companies in the world including TES Global, Discovery Education and RM Education. As Global Director, Sales Director or Commercial Director he has been responsible for driving growth across a range of EdTech products and services to schools, colleges, Universities and Ministries of Education globally.
As Global Director with responsibility for TES Institute, Ian led the global growth of the business focussing on teacher training both in the UK with ITT and more widely with programmes such as iPGCE, Assessment Only, Apprenticeships, SKE and iQTS, and retains a passion for teacher training.
As Founder & CEO of Lime Education Consulting, Ian works with many education companies to help them grow their business in the both the UK and International markets.
Andy Ogden
Director, Devon Teaching School Partnership
Deputy CEO, Tarka Learning Partnership
Programme Manager for Devon Primary SCITT for 10 years, Chair of the SW2 ITT Provider Group for 5 years.
Prior to my current role I have been a Primary Headteacher, National Strategy Consultant for Nottinghamshire and on the Headteacher ITT Steering Group for Nottingham Trent University. I am also a qualified solicitor.
I am passionate about children being placed back at the centre of our education system. I believe that training enthusiastic, creative and intuitive new teachers within schools will secure the long term future of our very special profession and the life chances of our children.
David Parker
Assistant Headteacher and Director of ITT, Essex School Direct
I am proud to be a NASBTT trustee and represent those members who work with HEI partners to deliver school-based teacher training. I have been the Director of Essex Schools ITT for the past 11 years, during which time we have grown from a small partnership working with 6 secondary schools to a much larger partnership working with over 40 secondary schools. We work with schools in Epping Forest, Harlow, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Havering and beyond.
I have only recently stopped teaching after 36 years in the classroom and over two decades in school Senior Leadership roles. Having been a NASBTT board member and now trustee for many years I have been delighted to see how the organisation has grown and become both an advocate for all in teacher training and a provider of high-quality resources and training for our members.
Stephanie Rodgers
Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum and Assessment, Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Stephanie Rodgers is currently Deputy Head at a selective grammar school in Buckinghamshire and her senior leadership responsibilities have included the set up and leadership of the Astra SCITT which has been through the ITE Ofsted inspection process in both 2018, as a new SCITT and in 2023, under the current ITE inspection Framework. Stephanie also led the reaccreditation process for the Astra SCITT as part of the ITT Market Review and the formation of the Astra Teaching School Hub (Buckinghamshire). Now an Ofsted inspector for ITE and a Trustee of NASBTT, Stephanie is keen to share her experiences and expertise in order to support others in the ITE sector.
Cat Scutt
Deputy CEO, Education and Research at the Chartered College of Teaching
Cat Scutt is Deputy CEO, Education and Research at the Chartered College of Teaching, the professional body for teachers. A former English teacher, Cat’s roles have since focused on supporting teacher development both online and through face-to-face activities, with a particular focus on development using digital technology, through collaboration and by engagement with research and evidence. She has worked in education in both the state and independent sector, as well as in corporate learning and development. Cat leads on the Chartered College Of Teaching’s work around teacher development and certification, including the Chartered Teacher programme, and their research activities and publications, including their award-winning peer-reviewed journal, Impact. She is currently completing her PhD at the UCL Institute of Education. She received an MBE for services to education in 2021 and has been a member of several government advisory groups.
Sidikat Taiwo
I am a trained Chartered Company Secretary and Senior Business Analyst. I have over 20 years experience working in global finance and investment management in the City of London. I have operated at senior executive level, with the likes of Prudential, Bank of Montreal, Barclays Global Investors, Axa, and Lehman Brothers.
I believe education is the most effective way to lift people out of poverty and have been an executive member on a number of PTAs. I am drawn to public service and I am committed to supporting NASBTT in the development of high-quality school based teacher training.