Kathy has extensive experience in the establishment of new, and the development of existing, education provision including academies, maintained schools and new types of provision - she was Head of Free Schools, University Technical Colleges (UTCs) and Studio Schools for the Education Funding Agency. This has included providing support for all aspects of their operations during the set-up phase to opening and beyond. Kathy is a Chartered Building Surveyor with 25 years’ experience working in local authorities and central government. Prior to working with the Education Funding Agency, she worked for Partnerships for Schools. With a track record of delivering complex projects in challenging environments, including innovative private finance solutions, she was responsible for the successful delivery of the first two waves (79 schools) of the £1bn Free Schools Programme. Kathy also continues to work with the Baker Dearing Trust in the establishment of UTCs.