Ellen Beveridge

Ellen Beveridge is the Chief Executive of Providence Learning Partnership, taking on the post in 2023 having been Headteacher at Durham Sixth Form Centre since 2013 and in the teaching profession for over 25 years. Ellen led the Centre through its first Ofsted as a 16-19 school where it achieved Outstanding status. Ellen received commendations early on in her career as a teacher from Ofsted and an award from Durham County Council for her work in the Arts. Ellen has significant experience of leadership at a senior level, and believes in maximising opportunities for young people. She has strategic oversight of student outcomes, finance, human resources, change management, vision and values and governance in her role. She has experience of school restructures and re-designation in the secondary and post-16 sectors. Ellen has been instrumental in securing funding for expansion and enhancement at Durham Sixth Form Centre. Ellen is also a Trustee of a large Multi Academy Trust of seventeen schools.