Anna Pappas

Governor Trustee @Fylde Coast Academy Trust

England, GB

Strategic Oversight & GovernanceProvided direction on school vision, improvement plans, and compliance with statutory duties, particularly around SEND provision and financial sustainability.SEND Advocacy & Inclusion LeadershipUsed in-depth SENCO knowledge to challenge and support the school on inclusive practices, EHCP implementation, and accessibility under the SEND Code of Practice.Legal & Regulatory ComplianceApplied legal expertise to ensure governance practices aligned with education law, safeguarding duties, and Equality Act responsibilities.Financial Scrutiny & Risk ManagementContributed to budget-setting, monitoring of spending (including High Needs Block and Pupil Premium), and evaluation of value-for-money in SEND support and staffing.Holding Leadership to AccountAnalysed performance data, SEND outcomes, and inclusion KPIs to challenge SLT constructively and ensure targeted improvement.Policy Development & ReviewAssisted in reviewing key policies such as SEND, safeguarding, exclusions, and admissions—ensuring they met legal and ethical standards.Stakeholder EngagementActed as a bridge between parents, professionals (e.g. NHS, LA), and school leadership to enhance trust and transparency, especially for vulnerable learners.Ethical & Inclusive LeadershipPromoted decision-making rooted in equity, safeguarding, and the rights of all learners—especially those with additional needs or underrepresented backgrounds.

UCL

NPQEL, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

UCL

NPQSENCO, Applied Behavioural Studies, Special Needs in Education, Organisational

Sapienza Università di Roma

Master's degree, European Integration

Queen Mary University of London

MIPP, Social and Political Science

Harvard University

Centre of Hellenic Studies in Greece - Harvard University

European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

Extracurricular. Offered from ΙΔΙΣ - Institute of International Relations (Panteion University, GR), Defence, Economics and Finance

Sapienza Università di Roma

Attendance Certification, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Ptychion - BSc (Bachelor of Science), European Studies - Italian Philology