Mr D Meades is the CEO of the Samphire Star Education Trust which comprises Astor Secondary School (Headteacher, Mr L Kane), White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School (Headteacher, Mrs H Castle), Barton Junior School (Headteacher Miss M ODell) Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School (Headteacher, Miss M ODell)

As a family of schools, The Trust works collaboratively to celebrate and nurture the uniqueness of all pupils. Through outstanding leadership, pastoral care, academic challenge and inspirational teaching all children are enabled to flourish, succeed and make a positive contribution to the communities they serve, creating strong citizens now and for the future.

The Trust promotes smoke and vaping free sites and the safeguarding and welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.