Alison Day
Executive Director, LEO Academy Trust
Alison Day serves as an Executive Director at LEO Multi-Academy Trust, drawing on 40 years of service in primary education, including 17 years as a headteacher. Before joining the executive team in 2020, Alison led the successful amalgamation of two schools in South West London, creating a substantial four-form entry primary school—one of 14 within the LEO Academy Trust.
Working collaboratively with fellow Executive Directors, Alison drives school improvement, growth, and development. She has cultivated a robust coaching culture and implemented comprehensive leadership programmes across the trust, promoting the LEO people strategy. Her current remit includes shaping the trust's growth strategy, with a keen focus on onboarding new schools and integrating technology and AI across both educational practices and professional services. These initiatives underscore LEO’s commitment to preparing pupils and staff for the future.