Rachel Wilkes is the founding Chief Executive of Humber Education Trust - a multi academy trust of 17 primary and special schools which have inclusion and ambition for all at the heart of their values. Rachel has worked in education for over 25 years and spent eight years as the headteacher of Clifton Primary School, a national support school, prior to becoming the CEO at Humber Education Trust. Rachel has been involved in system leadership at many levels during her career, has supported colleagues across the sector as a NLE and regularly contributes to educational publications and blogs. Rachel believes that all children are capable of great things when they are given the opportunity to shine and is committed to working collaboratively with all partners to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.