Christina Jones
River Tees Multi-Academy Trust’s team work with learners who struggle to attend school, to engage appropriately while there, have additional needs or who have been permanently excluded. As CEO of an Alternative Provision and Special School Multi-Academy Trust based in the North East of England Christina sees the impact challenging behaviour, special educational needs and mental health have on educational opportunities. Christina has a background in school improvement, focussing on disadvantaged and vulnerable learners. A qualified SENCO, specialist teacher and SEND Reviewer, she is Chair of Schools North East’s SEND and AP group.