Linda has had a long and varied career in Education.  She served as an Executive Headteacher and a Primary School Headteacher for 18 years, specialising in school improvement and achieving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

Linda received the London Mayor’s Award for exceptional quality of leadership to support disadvantaged pupils and has been designated as a 'Local Leader in Education' by The National College of Teaching, advising schools on systems and improvement strategies, addressing diversity and promoting inclusion to unleash potential through equality of opportunity.

Linda holds the NASENCO award, ensuring children with special educational needs have access to support with effective systems.

During her time as an Ofsted Inspector, Linda led inspections with a focus on safeguarding, standards and quality of education.

At present, Linda is a Director of School Improvement for Leadership and is responsible for supporting headteachers and senior leaders to raise standards through strategic thinking.  She specialises in professional development at all levels through planning conferences and wider training.  She is also currently the National Professional Qualifications Local Delivery Partner Lead for University College London.

Linda has facilitated various programmes and specialises in the NPQ for Early Years.

She was honoured to receive an MBE for ‘Service to Education’ in January 2022.

Linda was appointed a Trustee in October 2023 and sits on the Learning and Development Committee. Linda looks forward to continuing her support with services to Education.