Local Academy Board

Sarah Cunningham (Governor)

Sarah is the Primary Improvement Advisor for South Pennine Academies and the Deputy Director of the Huddersfield Horizon SCITT.   

She has worked in Kent, London, Hertfordshire and Kirklees, and has been a Foundation Stage Leader, both a Key Stage 1 and 2 Leader and an Assistant Head/Head of School.   In schools she has lead Literacy, ICT, Early Years, Planning and Assessment, PSHCE, mentored NQTs and tutored teachers and students through various stages of their teacher career and training.  

Sarah has delivered regional training for local authorities, Huddersfield University for the BA QTS course and in-school professional development for NQTs, teaching staff, middle and senior leaders.  

In 2013 Sarah was designated a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) for Literacy, Planning and Assessment, Behaviour Management and Early Years. Sarah is also a SATs Moderator for Kirklees Local Authority.