Meet the Board
It’s our vision for every child to be active in order to lead happy, healthy lives.
Will Parker
Interim Chair
Background
Will has worked in sport for over 20 years having begun his career in coaching and school sport with a sport and exercise science background. Will’s career has led to him working for and with various National Governing Bodies of Sport and other youth charities, in roles such as: Chief Officer, Board Director and consultant. More recently, Will spent five years at Sport England as Head of Children & Young People responsible for public investment, working closely with Government and leading on policy nationally. Will also has a strong research background having completed post-graduate research and formed a successful sport insight business. Will is currently the Director of Sport & Physical Activity at Cheltenham Ladies’ College.
Why I am a trustee at Move More
Move More has a wonderful set of values and a simple but compelling vision: Every Child Active. I know the power that sport and activity has to change lives, from physical and mental health to wider social outcomes. Move More has an incredible impact on children across Gloucestershire and it is a privilege to help guide their strategy over the coming years to increase their reach and deepen the long lasting impact of their work.
Steve Savory
Trustee
Background
Steve is the CEO and Accounting Officer of the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance and Executive Headteacher of Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy. During the 2016-17 academic year Steve was one of two part-time Deputy Directors in the DFE supporting the Regional Schools Commissioner for the South West. Steve was elected by his peers to the RSC SW Headteacher Board in October 2017. He works with the DfE as a Lead Education Advisor and is part of a team working on guidelines for Multi Academy Trusts’ School Improvement.
He has been a Headteacher with a sustained track record of school improvement for more than twenty years. Following three years as a part-time Ofsted Inspector, Steve found that he preferred fixing schools. As both a Local and National Leader of Education he has supported a number of schools out of special measures; this included several years of Executive Headship. He has worked with vulnerable schools since 2007 supporting system leadership in Gloucestershire and neighbouring authorities. Steve has also been an NPQH tutor, assessor and trainer from 2001 to 2009 and now develops and delivers leadership training for the GLA. Steve was Chair of the Gloucestershire Primary Head’s Association for 10 years until 2008, and served on the GCC strategic development group from 2005 to 2007, working closely with lead councilors and senior officers. He was vice-chair of the School Forum from inception in 2003 to 2013, and now represents Primary Academies on the School Forum as a member.
Why I Am A TRUSTEE AT MOVE MORE
I believe encouraging young people to become more involved with sport and activity as well as gaining knowledge around healthy living promotes long term physical and mental health benefits. There is an intrinsic enjoyment in sport and youngsters have fun as well. I believe these activities develop confidence in young people to enable them to face the ever increasing pressures from a social media society. Move More as an organisation is a forward thinking and committed team dedicated to bringing these benefits to as many young people as possible.
Liam Wilkinson
Safeguarding Lead Trustee
Background
Following an injury curtailed career as an Army Officer, I undertook a degree in Sports Science and Physiology at Leeds University. I then trained to teach Maths and PE and was selected for the Fast track Head Teacher programme. I have led various subjects and projects in schools in Birmingham before moving to All Saints’ Academy in Cheltenham, as Assistant Principal in 2013. I was appointed Vice Principal in 2015 and am currently acting as interim principal. I have been married for 10 years to Sarah and have twin daughters, Olive and Juno.
Why I am a Trustee at Move More
I have thrived personally and professionally because of the impact of sport and exercise throughout my early life, when my family circumstances were consistently challenging. Having had opportunities to attend sports camps and work with coaches from primary age upward led me to make positive life choices. The mission of Move More is to support young people in doing this through a variety of interconnected approaches and to be involved in supporting this in any way that I can is a privilege.
Caryn Smith
Trustee
Background
Caryn is the Deputy Head Teacher (Head of School 2022-2023) at St James’ C of E Primary, Cheltenham. She has been in the teaching profession for 24 years, with experience of teaching children from Reception to Year 6. Caryn is the ‘PE and Sports Funding Strategic Lead’, developing a culture where Physical Education and active pupils is at the heart of her school. St James’ has been a pilot school in Cheltenham for using the CAS (Creating Active Schools) framework. Caryn’s vision is that PE and Sport at St James is not only about giving the pupils the fundamental skills they need to be active but that they are given a variety of experiences which gives them a love of being active in school, outside of school and with their families. In 2016/2017 Caryn was a Farmington Scholar at Oxford University to develop a visual model to support teachers in understanding Spiritual Growth. As a result of this project, Caryn has co-written a chapter about developing a ‘Vision Driven Curriculum’ in a book called ‘Inspiring Primary Curriculum Design’.
Why I am a Trustee at Move More
At St James’ our vision is ‘Inspiring and Growing For Fullness of Life’. I am passionate about giving our pupils the foundations they need to be active throughout their life, which is so important for our pupils to have ‘fullness of life’. Move More has played an integral part in supporting our school, not only with our PE and Sport provision but also the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils. I am priveledged to be a Trustee at Move More and part of their future journey in giving children the opportunity to be active, healthy and happy.
Bob Barker
Trustee
Background
Why I am a Trustee at Move More
I’ve always led an active life and have enjoyed participating in many sports over the years. Excelling in precisely none of them! Which hasn’t mattered in the slightest – it’s been the taking part that’s been important. We don’t all have the ability and aspiration to reach “elite” standards. Move More endeavours to get all children active and I’m very proud to be a part of this forward looking and innovative organisation.
Gareth Brookes
Trustee
Background
Gareth has worked in the sports sector for 30 years, initially as a watersports instructor then managing outdoor education and watersports centres both in the UK and overseas. His career has included time working for both Worcestershire and Gloucestershire County Councils where he trained and worked as a youth worker. The last 20 years have been spent working for the RYA (the national governing body for sailing, windsurfing and powerboating) initially in Gloucestershire creating school to club links and training instructors, then as a Regional Development Officer supporting a network of 150 clubs, charities and commercial providers of watersports activities. He now manages the RYA’s regional teams, overseeing the creation and implementation of their delivery plans, as well as the wider support for their 1200 affiliated organisations.
Why I am a Trustee at Move More
I have benefited hugely from sport and have been fortunate enough to help many others on their own journeys as participants and coaches. I want all young people to be active, to know the joy of sport and to feel the benefits that it can bring. My hopes for young people align with the vision of Move More, which is what attracted me to becoming a Trustee. It’s an honour to support this organisation and I hope to help it to grow the number of young people who benefit from its valuable work.
Professor Derek Peters
Trustee