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At Buckinghamshire Education Partnership, we are committed to driving improvement in governance and making a positive impact on the experiences and opportunities for all pupils. As a trusted organisation, we currently support approximately 80% of schools across Buckinghamshire, offering a comprehensive range of support solutions. Our goal is to build the skills and confidence of governors, enabling them to have a real impact on their schools.

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Comprehensive governance services for Buckinghamshire schools

We provide a comprehensive range of governance services to more than 250 schools across Buckinghamshire and beyond, demonstrating our extensive experience and reach in the education sector.

Our expert team provide training, advice and consultancy services tailored to the specific needs of your board, ensuring informed decision-making and impactful governance.

Our team

Buckinghamshire Education Partnership is proud to be part of the esteemed HFL Education family. Together, we are dedicated to driving excellence in education, empowering governors and headteachers to make a positive difference in their schools. As part of the HFL Education family, we benefit from a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional governance support.

Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are passionate about governance and education. We bring together a diverse range of expertise, including education policy, leadership, and governance, to provide comprehensive support to schools in Buckinghamshire.

 

Zoe Williams

Zoe Williams

Zoe has a wealth of clerking, advice, and governance experience. Her background in law informs our compliance and policy function and her understanding of governance enables her to pull together advice and guidance that make real impact. Zoe currently chairs the Governing Board of a Bucks Primary School and sits on the Bucks Children’s and Education Select Committee.

Gwyneth Langley

Gwyneth Langley

Gwyneth’s knowledge has been developed through being a governor, clerk, member of the executive committee of the BASG as well as through her role as Chair of a Bucks Governing Board. She ensures advice is up to date, relevant and focused on current needs. Gwyneth has a particular focus on academy governance

Tara Botwright

Tara Botwright

Tara joined BEP in summer 2023 following 8 years as a Bucks School Business Manager and is a serving Finance Governor in a Bucks school. She offers a distinct viewpoint and pragmatic approach to supporting schools through change, opportunity and challenge.

Jo Cayless

Jo Cayless

Jo has a background in education law and has gained her experience in school governance in Buckinghamshire as a Chair of Governors and as a Clerk to a number of maintained schools, academies, and a Multi-Academy Trust. She provides general advice, helps to produce the termly resources and updates for the clerking network, and assists in external reviews of governance.

Jo Pearce

Jo Pearce

Jo has been part of the governance community in Bucks for over a decade as a Chair of Governors and a Clerk/Governance Professional. Jo is also the Chair of the Bucks Association of School Governors and a member of the Governance Consultative Board in Bucks. Jo brings a range of expertise to the team as a Governance Advisor and trainer.

Part of the HFL Education family​

We are delighted to be part of the HFL Education family, working together to support schools and governing boards in Buckinghamshire. Together, we are committed to improving educational outcomes and creating a brighter future for all pupils in the region.