Finance for the non-financial governor

Jane Askew

Jane is Head of Education at HaysMac and has over 15 years of specialist experience supporting organisations across the independent education sector. She works with a broad range of independent schools throughout the UK, providing tailored audit and advisory services. Jane’s expertise spans due diligence, good governance, financial modelling, and risk management, and she is known for delivering practical, strategic guidance to her clients.

Virginia Parkes

Deputy CEO and Director of Professional Development, AGBIS

Virginia (Ginny) Parkes commenced her career in education 20 years ago, when she initially taught ICT and business studies up to, and including, A Level.  After several years in teaching, Ginny moved into a consultancy based role before joining the Department for Education, initially as Head of Digital Engagement for the Training and Development Agency (TDA) before moving on as a Senior Communications Advisor for the DfE.  Following the birth of her two daughters, Ginny took up the role of Education Strategy Director for an educational trust in Greater Manchester, before eventually taking up her previous role as Director of Finance & Operations (Bursar) at Beech Hall School in Cheshire.  Ginny is an experienced governance professional, having sat as a governor for several schools throughout her career, as well as holding the position of Director of Governance for a large complex FE college group in South Yorkshire.  Ginny is now a Trustee of the Sir John Brunner Foundation in Cheshire.  In addition to being a qualified teacher, Ginny also holds a first degree in Business Management and a MSc. in Technology Enhanced Learning, Innovation & Change. Ginny’s role within AGBIS draws on her experience as a teacher, governance professional and independent school bursar enabling her to support member schools’ governing bodies.

Tracey Young

Partner and Head of Education, Haysmacintyre

Tracey Young is a Partner and Head of Education at haysmacintyre. She has been advising the charity and education sector for over 20 years and now specialises in supporting independent schools.

She provides her clients with audit and accounting services, and has a strong track record in financial due diligence on mergers and acquisitions. Tracey is often asked to advise boards on governance, risk management and financial reporting.