The National Church school system is managed and developed through individual dioceses. Each Diocese has a Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) which is served by a Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) who is the Chief Secretary and Officer of the DBE.
The role of Ely DBE is to oversee developments and support schools on a day to day basis. Members of the Board are either appointed by the Bishop or elected by Diocesan Synod, co-options are also possible.
The statutory remit of the DBE is encapsulated in the DBE Measure 2021 as amended by the Diocesan Boards of Education Measure 2021.
Current ex-officio members of the DBE are:
- The Rt Revd Dagmar Winter, Acting Bishop of Ely
Current appointed members of the DBE are:
- Ven. Dr Alex Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge (Chair)
Secretary to the DBE for the Diocese:
- Canon Andrew Read (Diocesan Director of Education)
Current elected members of the DBE are:
- Revd Canon Dr Jessica Martin
- Revd Michael Bigg
- Canon Peter Maxwell
- Mrs Caroline Peet
- Mrs Anthea Kenna
- Mr Alistair Day
- Revd Canon Dr David Karoon
Co-opted members are:
- Mrs Anne Senior
- Mr Andi Everett
- Mrs Isobel Rawlinson