Susie is part of Cabot Learning Federation's executive team, supporting school improvement across the trust. She is responsible for a number of strategic areas including SEND, safeguarding, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Prior to joining the executive team, Susie was the principal designate of a new base need school, and she previously spent a decade working and leading schools in Bristol. Susie is highly experienced in leading teacher professional development, leadership training and is passionate about learning and leadership at all levels. She also carries out a range of roles across the sector including leadership of specific strands of work across local authorities, trust, and sector networks, including DfE advisory groups. Susie is also a Fellow of the Chartered College.