We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Chris Smale, who has stepped down from Chair of the Board at Seashell after five years.
Chris first joined the Board in 2017, serving as Chair of Governors for Royal School and Royal College Manchester. Chris will remain on the School Governors board to remain involved with Seashell, and we look forward to continuing to work with Chris.
Brandon Leigh, Seashell CEO said: “I would like to recognise Chris for his period of exceptional dedication to Seashell throughout the years. Chris’ excellent leadership and guidance has played a vital role in supporting us to develop and provide the best possible care and education for the young people at Seashell.”
Chris said: “Serving as Chair of the Board at Seashell has been a privilege I will always value. I am incredibly proud to be a part of Seashell’s inspiring work, and I am delighted to continue working with this remarkable organisation as a School Governor.”
On behalf of Seashell staff, families, governors and the wider Seashell community, we would like to thank you for your support and wish you every success in your next chapter.
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We would also like to welcome Martin Heath as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Dr Lynn Perry as our Vice Chair.
Martin said: “Since joining the Board in 2019, I am constantly humbled by the amazing and inspirational work undertaken at Seashell every day. It is a huge privilege to assume the role of Chair and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our excellent Board, strong leadership team, and wider community to help deliver our ambitious plans for the future. Together, we can continue to make a real, positive difference in the lives of the children, young people and families we support.”
Read more about Martin here
Lynn has been involved with Seashell since 2012, bringing expertise from her career in education, school improvement, safeguarding, and leadership across the North West. Her passion for creating the very best opportunities for children and young people has shaped her work on the Royal School Manchester Governing Body and the Trust’s Safeguarding Board.
“I am delighted to take on the role of Vice Chair at Seashell, and continue working alongside such dedicated colleagues who care deeply about improving the lives of children and young people with the most complex needs.”
We are grateful for Lynn’s exceptional insight and strategic leadership and look forward to continuing working with her in this new role.
