

Racheal Smith
Head of Parent Friendly Schools
I am the pawrent to three boisterous Labradors and worked in a school for 20 years, 10 of which were in leadership. I have an M.Ed. and completed four years of further research on the role of core values in effective learning. I was Chief Examiner for Pearson and have written multiple books to support schools.

Leading parent participation in schools


Jo Barker
Engagement Lead
Mum of one with a strong professional background in relationships management, project delivery and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in building meaningful partnerships, leading teams and delivering impactful programmes. Driven, organised and passionate about growth, collaboration and community impact.

