Welcome
I am very proud and privileged to become the CEO for RLP at the start of this new 2024/25 academic year. I am excited to become part of the Trust and to have the opportunity to lead it forward, building on the excellent foundations already in place.
I am stepping into this role having already worked in education as a teacher for the last 27 years, with the last 14 of them being as a headteacher/executive headteacher across several schools in both London and Surrey. During this time I have worked in and with a number of multi academy trusts, as well as a range of local authorities.
My vision for RLP is that we will:
- be a values driven trust, founded on a Christian ethos - remaining true to our core values
- deliver an exceptional education for every student in every school - regardless of their background or starting point
- provide a real and exceptional ‘trust dividend’ to the schools, staff, students and families we serve in terms of:
- Support
- Challenge
- Accountability
- Collaboration
RLP is a partnership of exceptional people and schools, fiercely ambitious for each and everyone of the children and young people they serve. Each school has its own identity and approach, but sharing the same values and commitment to work together for the benefit of our communities, aiming for excellence and success for all.
I look forward to getting to meet those in our schools, communities and beyond in the coming months.
Phillip Wheatley
CEO
Ridgeway Learning Partnership