Our Governing Body

David Reed MBE

Chair of Governors

Trust-Appointed Governor

Term of office

21/05/2020 – 20/05/2028

I have had a varied career before arriving at Springwell. I studied English at University before joining the Army (in the Royal Engineers). I then spent nearly 30 years in the Metropolitan Police in various operational roles. I finished by leading several change programmes aimed at modernising policing in London.

In 2019, I moved to Lincoln and started work as a project manager for the NHS (supporting Palliative & End of Life care) and then with the Kisimul group (supporting Adults with complex learning disabilities and Autism). I am married to Louise with two grown up children and two dachshunds (who

passionately believe that they are really in charge.)

I am a Link Governor for Leadership and Management.

Vice Chair

Trust-Appointed Governor

Term of office

28/02/2023 – 28/02/2027

I am married to Pam, our son Sam lives in Sheffield, we also have a Jack Russell, Jessie and a Ferret, Daphne. I am an Engineering Services Manager for BOC based in Lincolnshire. My role encompasses; project management and execution, Capex management, engineering standards with best practice, and interfacing with external regulatory bodies e.g. HSE. My interests are; fishing, archery (coaching), running (slowly) and playing the ukulele (badly).

My interest and involvement with schools started when I became a parent governor for a Lincolnshire grammar. I was the chair of the finance and estates committee for several years before becoming the chair of the governing body for 3 years. I am still a member of this Trust.  I am also a Governor at Coomb Briggs Primary Academy in Immingham, which is another school within Wellspring Academy Trust.

At Springwell Lincolnshire, I am a Link Governor for Finance, Standards and Quality of Curriculum.

Staff Governor

Term of office

08/07/2021 – 08/07/2025

I have over 10 years experience working with SEMH needs within the education sector and I am an intervention learning practitioner at Springwell Alternative Academy in Lincoln. I am passionate about finding the right interventions and sensory needs to help the pupils I work with and strive to make a difference with the team I work with. I am a Link Governor for SEND, Behaviour and Attendance.

Trust-Appointed Governor

Term of office

08/10/2024 – 08/10/2028

I have always had an interest in education, firstly as a parent to two sons but also because it  provided me with the opportunity to have another chance of a career following my injury (in the fire service).  It is because of this that I applied to become a governor with a view to giving something back into a system that gave so much me.

I am a Link Governor for Careers.

Trust-Appointed Governor

Term of office

08/10/2024 – 08/10/2028

I am a data scientist working in a human resources department and I have degrees in mathematics and statistics. My career has involved various data-related projects and change management initiatives. Although I don’t have a personal connection to Springwell Lincolnshire, I am passionate about education and looking forward to using my expertise to support the school’s mission and continuing success as a governor.

I am a Link Governor for Finance.

Staff Governor

Term of office

08/10/2024-08/10/2028

Married with 3 daughters, served in the British Army for over 23 years in varying roles, left in 2012, I have been employed in various sectors…including teaching in Further Education, and managing the National Citizen Service across the East of England. Hobbies include playing Cricket and reading, I studied at the University of Salford, gaining a Masters in Terrorism and Security.

I am a Link Governor for Safeguarding.

Ex Officio governor

Trust Representative

I have worked for the Trust since 2017, and feel lucky to have been involved in the growth, and in being able to contribute to the exemplary work that happens across all our Academies each and everyday.

My career is in office leadership, previously working for Leeds Local Authority within Children’s Social Work Services, before moving on to working in an Office Manager capacity at an SEMH setting in Leeds, and more recently gaining a role as Regional Operations Manager within the West and North Regions.

I have volunteered in charitable sectors over the years, and feel passionate about making a positive difference in whatever project I am tasked with, with the ultimate aim, to use my skills to contribute effectively to positive change.

During the time I spent working at an SEMH setting, I witnessed and experienced first hand how the work that goes in through Unconditional Positive Regard and Relational Practice truly makes a positive impact on the Young People and Families within our Communities and settings.  I worked alongside some wonderful human beings during this period, who offered care and empathy to our young people in the most difficult circumstances.

In my current role, I lead on Health and Safety areas within my region, working closely with Academy Leaders and Leaders within our Estates and Facilities Teams around system development and to ensure all training, policy and risk assessment needs are met, to continuously build on a positive safety culture across our settings.

Health and Safety is a passion of mine and I have enjoyed seeing the difference from the hard work that has been put  into this recently.

Another strand of my role is around Office Development, assisting Academy Leaders with Office Function reviews, and offering advice and support to ensure our office teams function effectively.

I live on the East Yorkshire Coast. Outside professional and voluntary work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and two dogs, on walks and trips away in my campervan.

Lisa Ashcroft-Day

Executive Principal

Ex Officio governor