Jodie Croft- Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Jodie has worked in education since 2002, she gained a Distinction in her teaching degree and had her department judged as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted as a young teacher. She joined Future Leaders in 2009 and opened one of the first Free Schools in 2012. Jodie founded the Trust back in January 2013 and has grown four brand new schools with exceptional learning cultures. Her vision is for each school to be genuinely exceptional places to work, learn and flourish. Jodie works with the Trust Executive Team to ensure the highest of standards in every area.

Leah Basilone - Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Leah has worked in education for many years as a teacher, deputy head, trustee and now as Deputy CEO. Leah was the founding principal of Wantage Primary Academy and led it to an 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in May 2023.  Leah has a clear vision and passion for primary education and leads on the Trust strategy for SEND, safeguarding and quality of education. She shares the Trust vision for each school to be genuinely exceptional places to work, learn and flourish. 

Beth Gorsuch - Chief Operating Officer

Beth has extensive experience working in schools. Her firm focus is on ensuring that every penny of school funding should be spent in the most effective way possible to achieve the best outcomes for children. Beth leads on all operational matters across the schools and ensures we are above and beyond compliant with all our regulatory and statutory duties.

Sarah Bellingham - Governance and Compliance Officer

Sarah is calm and confident in all matters related to governance, clerking and compliance. Sarah has extensive experience working with multi-academy Trusts and school governing bodies and provides a strong steer through the magnitude of tasks related to oversight, accountability and scrutiny.