Building Futures: How Barbara Sims Transformed Two Schools and a Generation (pg. 8)

21 June 2025

The Education Space

Ms Sims, Executive Head of Kaizen and Gainsborough Primary schools, has been celebrated in this article for her consistent and transformative leadership journey within the Trust and in Newham.

Rebekah Iiyambo recognised with OBE for services to education

20 June 2025
Eko Trust

We are very proud that our brilliant CEO Rebekah Iiyambo has been appointed an OBE for services to education. Congratulations to Rebekah and thank you to her and all our colleagues, governors and trustees for what they do to give children in our academies the high-quality education that allows them to flourish and thrive.

Eko Trust and the Compass Partnership of Schools propose merger to create 25-school Multi-Academy Trust

19 May 2025
TES Magazine

Ms Iiyambo, CEO of the Eko Trust, said: “Together we will be a strong organisation that safeguards what our schools already do so well."

From Struggle to Strength: Pathways’ Parent Engagement Journey

3 April 2025
Edurio.com

In April, the amazing journey that Pathways School has made is being celebrated as a case study to inspire others in the educational sector. Focusing on parental engagement has ensure that the challenging transitions of the past few years have made a signficant positive impact on both students and their families.