Our E-ACT Ambassadors
Our ambassador team is made up of parents and community members who share a passion for supporting and working with the academy. This an exciting and unique role at the heart of our academy. Ambassadors collaborate, network and forge links with the local community to inspire pupils to raise their aspirations. Working closely with the headteacher and supported by the national governance team and trustees, ambassadors also support our community hub to ensure children are getting the support they need at home. Led by a chairperson, ambassador teams meet a minimum of once per term and have at least two parent ambassadors. They play a vital role in sharing parents’, pupils’ and the community’s voice with trustees. On occasion, ambassadors may also be invited to sit on complaint hearings and hearings for permanent exclusions. If you would like to become an ambassador please contact the headteacher or the chair of ambassadors on Martin.Vose@E-ACT.org.uk. You can also contact the national governance team for further information at governance@E -ACT.org.uk.
Other important documents on the trust website include:
• Member and trustee register and declared interests
• E -ACT ’s Scheme of Delegation
• Annual Report
• Articles of Association
• Master Funding Agreement
All of these documents can be found by clicking here.
Our E-ACT Ambassadors
Beverley O'Neill
E-ACT Ambassadors Member
bev.oneill@e-act.org.uk
My name is Beverley O’Neill and I have been the Head Teacher at Blackshaw Primary and Nursery School since January 2016. Prior to this I was the Deputy Head Teacher at Royton Hall Primary School for 5 years. I have always taught in the Primary sector in Oldham and very believe that Oldham children deserve the very best education we can offer them. As an Oldham head teacher I also have a number of collaborative roles such as this one and see the need to work with our local partners to ensure that we are challenging and supporting each other to achieve this aspiration. I have two teenage children who have been served very well by Oldham schools. whilst they were primary school age I was able to see how great education helped them to grow and learn. As they have moved through secondary school I can now appreciate how the wider aspects of their schooling that goes far beyond the national curriculum offer has guided them to become well rounded and successful people ready to achieve whatever they set their minds to. I would like to use these experiences as an AAG member to help this school provide the best education and preparation for life it possibly can.
Bev O’Neill
Head Teacher
Blackshaw Lane Primary School
Salma Mahmood
E-ACT Ambassadors Member
salma.mahmood@e-act.org.uk
I am a mother of 3 children and a hard working individual. Having been working for the DWP I have been actively involved in different projects. I am extremely passionate about the development of myself and others Over my working career I have perfected the ability to build rapport to effectively work alongside individuals from all walks of life volunteered to support the recent Changing Horizons event at Oldham collaboration between departments, schools, local authorities and employers, to raise aspirations and inspire pupils; focusing on future careers and education available to them, irrespective of their background
Vicky Sinfield
E-ACT Ambassadors Member (LGBT link)
vicky.sinfield@e-act.org.uk
I am a former pupil of Royton and Crompton, I am now a Hub Manager for Greater Manchester Higher, we are a partnership of higher education providers in Greater Manchester who are working together to raise the ambitions of young people and the awareness of higher education through delivering activities that provide impartial information, advice and guidance.
