Horizon Academy Trust
Where anything is possible
Horizon Academy Trust is a primary-only academy chain and accredited sponsor.
The Trust was created to facilitate a strong working partnership between schools with a clear focus on achieving excellent standards for all of its pupils.
At Horizon we strive to improve outcomes for young people within our unique location, which covers coastal, rural and urban schools.
Horizon has a relentless focus on breaking the link between context and attainment through a no excuses ethos, high levels of collaboration and challenge and through a commitment to providing a quality school experience for every child.
The Trust has a proven school improvement model to ensure that all children achieve the best possible outcomes, fulfilling their potential.
Vision
We believe that primary education underpins the success of a community and this has been a key driver in the development of Horizon since its establishment in May 2017.
Horizon recognises that every school is unique and that it serves its own unique community. Each school within Horizon maintains its own sense of identity, as we believe that they understand how to best serve their community.
We believe that in every academy within the trust, outstanding practice exists, which we utilise fully to underpin continued success and sustainability for all.
Contact details:
Enquiries:
Michael Dodd (Chief Executive Officer)
Anne Caine (PA to the Chief Executive Officer)
Horizon Academy Trust
Biggin Hill Primary School
Biggin Avenue
Hull
HU7 4RL
01482 825377
- Horizon Academy Trust Master Funding Agreement
- Horizon Articles of Association 1
- Spring Cottage Supplementary Funding Agreement
Meet Our Trustees
Horizon Trustees (ID 1246)
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Michelle KermeenChair of Trustees
Michelle Kermeen
Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025
Appointed by - Members
Michelle is currently Assistant Principal at a large secondary school and has been a senior leader for the last 8 years.
Michelle has extensive experience working as a mentor to NQTs and staff. She has also worked closely with the University of Hull to develop their secondary ITT programme.
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Peter GreefChair of the Finance, Resources and Operations Committee
Peter Greef
Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025
Appointed by - Members
Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding
Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.
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Terry DunnTrustee
Terry Dunn
Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025
Appointed by - Members
Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding
Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.
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Hester BridgesTrustee
Hester Bridges
Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025
Appointed by - Members
Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding
Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.
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Clare Campbell - Hamilton
Clare Campbell - Hamilton
Term of Office - 19 July 2021-20 July 2025
Appointed by - Members
Clare has over 18 years' teaching experience and completed her Primary PGCE at Hull University. She has worked in a range of Primary settings which include inner-city schools as well as Children Centre's and Nursery schools. Clare has an EYFS specialism and SLE status which she uses to support other authorities nationally. During her career, she has led three Foundation Stage units to outstanding, two of which are in Horizon Academy Trust.
Her current role is a senior management position for Delta Academy Trust as a Primary Director of Learning, with a commitment and drive in supporting the transformation of education across the north of England for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances.
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Jane GarnettTrustee
Jane Garnett
Term of Office - 1 January 2023 - 1 January 2026
Appointed by - Members
Jane has over 23 years of teaching experience in the primary sector, and has served as local governor for 12 years. Jane drives school improvement at an operational and strategic level, and has particular interest in Literacy and health and wellbeing.