Academy Networks

The Academy Networks Directorate was formed in September 2005. Its work consists of the following key strands:

• Sponsor relations, including seeking out new sponsors, briefing them on how to establish a new academy, helping to resolve issues of concern and facilitating creative and productive ongoing partnerships
  
• Academy support, helping to raise standards, including establishing links with leading specialist schools
  
• Engaging with academy principals and principals-designate in a bespoke academy leadership programme
  
• Performing a media and communications role
  

Queries for media and events
Freda Jackson, Communications & Events Project Officer
020 7802 0965, freda.jackson@ssatrust.org.uk  

Queries regarding the Academies Support Programme
Jennie Edwards, Project Officer, Academy Support Programme
020 7802 0962, Jennie.Edwards@ssatrust.org.uk  

Queries regarding sponsors
Bill Watkin, Head of Academy Sponsor Relations 
020 7802 0710, bill.watkin@ssatrust.org.uk 

Director, Academy Networks
Lesley King
020 7802 0944, Lesley.King@ssatrust.org.uk