On behalf of everyone at XP Trust I would like to thank one of our longest serving Headteachers, Kirsty Atherton from Carcroft School, who is moving to a new school in September. 

Kirsty has been the Headteacher at Carcroft for ten years and there is no doubt that she will leave a positive legacy at the school and in the community she has served for such a significant time. Kirsty led the transition into XP Trust five years ago and has been an important part of our wider network of Heads and Executive Leads since that time. She has a strong intellect and a big heart – her first thought is always of the children in her care and how she can unlock the considerable potential they have within. She has done this through inspirational leadership, often by making tough decisions. This has earned her the respect of not just colleagues but also parents and the wider community. 

You only need to look at the number of blog posts on the school website to see how committed Kirsty and the staff she leads are relentless in showing how their children produce high quality, beautiful work. The culture of the school has been transformed too: Carcroft School has a warm and vibrant feel and I always enjoy my visits there. I have seen over the past five years the improvement of the quality of work produced by the children and the subsequent development of their character transformed. Take a look at the work displayed below that I featured in a post on the Trust website from the Autumn Term which indisputedly reinforces my point.

Kirsty, we are grateful for your commitment, the transformed culture of the school, and the high-quality work produced by the children. Whilst we are happy for you moving onto a new challenge, you will be sorely missed at both Carcroft and in the Trust. 

On behalf of everyone at XP Trust, we wish you all the very best for September.