Route2Work Governing Body

The role of the Governing Board is a strategic one, its key functions are to:

set the aims and objectives for the school
set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
ensure that the college development plan to meets local/ regional needs both social and economic
be a source of challenge and support to the principle and head teacher (a critical friend)

Our Board of Governors include:

Trustee / Chair – Andrew Whittaker
Andrew’s connection with South Tyneside Local Authority as a Corporate Lead for Town Centres and Foreshore, offers valuable support for Route2Work College.

Trustee – Stephen Brand
Stephen supported our Route2Work College as a Mathematics Tutor and has subsequently joined our Board of Trustees.

Trustee – Jeremy Cripps
Jeremy has 43 years’ experience of social care work with children and families as a practitioner, manager and senior manager in charities and Local Authorities.

Principal – Andrew Watts
Andrew has held the position of CEO at Groundwork South and North Tyneside for over 10 years, and has been instrumental in establishing Route2Work College.

Trustee – Natalie Connelly
Natalie currently provides account management across a diverse range of businesses within the North East Chamber of Commerce.

Trustee – Heather Morris
Heather is a qualified teacher, and the Education Director at Ripple Education, a local education supply agency providing high quality services to educators across the north east.