Our school

Ian Richardson

Chair of Governors

Ian is a director of a leadership & team development consultancy working worldwide with groups from Management to Board level. His clients to date have included start-ups through to FTSE100 companies in diverse industries including Technology, Banking, Higher Education, Manufacturing, High Net Worth Insurance and Construction.  Prior to this, Ian developed his management & leadership experience from his time working in senior positions within banking & finance.

Outside of work Ian’s passion for developing and coaching others extends to his previous voluntary work assisting those fighting their way out of alcohol and drug addiction. Alongside this, he has facilitated numerous experiential learning experiences for Norfolk schools at all levels in an outdoor learning environment, for students to develop their behavioural and leadership skills. He enjoys challenging himself individually and as part of a team and has completed several charity challenges.

Ian lives locally and is passionate about supporting Stalham HS to be a great success.  When not working he enjoys spending his time with his family, enjoying the woodlands and waterways of North Norfolk and has a passion for rugby.

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Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.