Chris is the Director of Schools North East, representing the voice of North East schools, and lobbying policy makers to ensure that the North East is not left behind when it comes to education policy. Chris has overseen the launch of the Ednorth evidence-based excellence programme, as well as the partnership with SHINE bringing over £500,000 worth of funding to North East schools. As well as being a Director at Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, Chris sits on various boards including the board for Opportunity North East.