Our Members

Becky Foxton

Chair of Trustees & Member

Becky has worked in Blackpool education, and particularly school administration, throughout her occupational career. Whilst she is currently employed as a Business Manager in a large primary academy, she has also worked as a Business Manager in a large secondary academy which was a part of a successful multi academy trust.

Given the continually changing landscape of education and requirements of schools she has continually developed her experience, skills and knowledge to support her role. She has undertaken the CSBM, CIPFA Accounting for Academies, AAT Foundation Cert in Accounting and is currently studying AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting – Level 3.

Having always worked in Blackpool education, Becky has an understanding of the social and economic challenges faced in a Blackpool schools particularly.

Over the course of her career as a Business Manager she has also gained a significant amount of knowledge relating to school governance.  Becky has been a Trustee for a number of years, becoming Chair of the board in Spring 2024.

Sheryl Cardwell

Member

I have previously been a Vice Chair of Trustees, a Trustee, and a school governor at a maintained school.  I fully understand the governance role and in my current day job I have undertaken several external reviews of governance.

I am fully aware with the Academy Trust Handbook and the compliance that is linked to schools.

I have a portable DBS and have completed my Safeguarding training in September 2025, Prevent refresher awareness course September 2025 and Cyber Security Training for School Staff September 2025.

Lindsey Vollans

Member

As previously an Executive Headteacher and now CEO of a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) I have held dual strategic and operational leadership roles, responsible for the overall performance, vision, and direction of the trust. I oversee multiple schools, ensuring high standards in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes across the trust. As CEO, I lead long-term strategic planning, working closely with the Trust Board and senior leaders to drive school improvement, allocate resources effectively, and uphold educational and ethical standards. Additionally, I represent the trust externally, build partnerships, and foster a strong organisational culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous development. In addition, I am Strategic Lead for one of the DfE’s 34 English Hubs supporting schools across the Northeast to foster improved teaching of reading and pupil outcomes.

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