Julie Hyde Chair, Luminate Education Group Start date August 2026 Concurrent role Director of External and Regulatory Affairs, NCFE Interesting fact Julie led on the Save Our Early Years campaign in 2016-17, which helped secure recognition of functional skills qualifications as an accepted route into the early years workforce Emma Hemmings Vice Principal: Quality and Student Experience, Inspire Education Group Start date July 2026 Previous job Director of Quality, The Colleges Partnership Interesting fact Before life in FE, Emma spent several years teaching aerobics across Greece and Turkey to many celebrities, including actress Patsy Kensit, followed by a stint as a sports therapist for legendary Gladiators referee John Anderson and his athletics team