Meet Amy Smith
Amy Smith is the Director of Education for the Inclusive Education Trust (IET), an Alternative Provision (AP) Trust based in Surrey. In her leadership role, Amy has demonstrated exceptional expertise and commitment to educational excellence.
Between May and June 2024, she successfully led all IET schools through Ofsted inspections, with each school maintaining their Outstanding judgements—a testament to her strategic vision and dedication to high standards. Before assuming her current role, Amy served as Head of School at Wey Valley College, which is now part of IET. Under her leadership, the school achieved an Outstanding judgement across all areas in 2018.
With over a decade of experience in the AP sector, Amy has held a variety of leadership positions in provisions across London, Cambridgeshire, West Sussex and Surrey. Notably, she was part of the team that established the TBAP Residence through the Department for Education’s (DfE) Social Innovations Fund. This pioneering initiative supported some of West London’s most vulnerable young people, particularly those on the edge of care or involved in the youth justice system.
Amy’s career began in mainstream education, where she led several Outstanding Performing Arts departments in schools across London and Surrey. Her background in the arts informs her innovative and therapeutic approach to behaviour management, which emphasizes creativity, inclusivity, and individualised support for all students. In addition to her work with IET, Amy is the Vice-President of PRUsAP, the national organisation representing Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provisions. Her leadership in this role reflects her unwavering commitment to advocating for the needs of vulnerable learners and driving systemic change in education.
Amy’s passion for inclusion and her expertise in alternative provision make her a respected voice in the sector. She continues to champion creative and therapeutic approaches to education, ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to thrive.
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