https://www.anthemtrust.uk%2Fanthem%2Dblog Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:11:22 GMT Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:11:22 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/blog/?pid=1059&nid=6&storyid=283 We were deeply honoured that one of our schools was chosen to welcome Elke Büdenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as part of the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years. ]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 14:11:22 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/blog/?pid=1059&nid=6&storyid=283 https://www.anthemtrust.uk/leadership-profile-becky-malam Twelve years after helping establish Lincoln Carlton Academy from the ground up, Becky Malam continues to lead the school with a deep-rooted commitment to kindness, ambition and inclusion. From portacabins to a purpose-built site, her unwavering vision has created a true haven where children and staff feel safe, seen, and empowered to flourish. ]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:55:47 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/leadership-profile-becky-malam https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-debbie-glover Debbie Glover, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) at Benjamin Adlard Primary School, is a strong presence at the heart of the school’s inclusive ethos. She has been part of the Benjamin Adlard team for more than two decades, starting as a part-time teacher when her children were small, and growing with the school as it has transformed into a warm, welcoming environment where every child is known, respected, and celebrated. ]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:03:40 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-debbie-glover https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-kelsey-clark-davies Anthem's Head of Inclusion and SEND, Kelsey Clark-Davies, leads the trust’s vision for inclusion with a firm belief that every child deserves to feel a deep sense of belonging in their school community. With decades of experience spanning mainstream, specialist and alternative provision, as well as managing local authority SEND provision, Kelsey has dedicated her career to creating environments where all children, regardless of their starting points, can thrive. ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:47:08 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-kelsey-clark-davies https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-hannah-fahey Today we’re shining the spotlight on Hannah Fahey, our inspiring Executive Headteacher at St Mark’s Academy in Mitcham and part of the Anthem national team. With 16 years’ experience in education, Hannah is a driving force within our leadership team. ]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:30:15 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-hannah-fahey https://www.anthemtrust.uk/pause-reflect-and-celebrate Elma Lawson, Director of Education, shares why, in the bustle of the first week of the year, she believes it is key to pause and reflect in order to understand where we are and to know where we want to get to. ]]> Fri, 6 Sep 2024 17:27:47 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/pause-reflect-and-celebrate https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-elma-lawson Anthem's Director of Education, Elma Lawson, is responsible for assuring the quality of education delivered across the whole Trust. She has a steely determination and a track record of improving student outcomes and raising standards from primary through to secondary. ]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:58:09 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-elma-lawson https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-helen-palmer Helen Palmer, Headteacher at Queensbury Academy in Dunstable, recently celebrated her one-year anniversary at the school after taking up the post part way through the school year in November 2022. Here she gives us her reflections on the year that’s passed and what’s on the horizon for Queensbury. ]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:24:42 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/meet-our-leaders-helen-palmer https://www.anthemtrust.uk/right-support-right-place-right-time-a-sencos-view-of-the-governments-plans-for-send-and-alternative-provision Last week saw the long-awaited publication of the government’s plan to reform SEND and alternative provision, The SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time. Christina Horton, SENCo and senior leader at Anthem’s Mount Street Academy, delivers her verdict… ]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 13:44:57 GMT https://www.anthemtrust.uk/right-support-right-place-right-time-a-sencos-view-of-the-governments-plans-for-send-and-alternative-provision