Barry Blakeman
Barry joined the Mary Ann Board as a Trustee in March 2024 after being encouraged to apply by a former colleague.
Before retirement, Barry was a SEND School Leader in Leicester meeting the needs of pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. Earlier in his career, he managed policy and services for children with disabilities in Western Australia.
He is the longstanding Treasurer of Aylestone Local Action Group in Leicester, a group of volunteers dedicated to improving their local environment and enjoys long distance walking.
Barry’s focus is strategically delivering personalised, high-quality services.
We are looking to recruit individuals to share our organisational goals and values and assist in the future development of our services.