IAPS is led by its Chief Executive Officer, supported by the Senior Leadership Team, based at our offices in Warwick. Their priorities are determined by the IAPS Board, made up Elected Board Directors (Heads chosen by the membership) and volunteer Independent Board Directors, who bring expertise from beyond the schools' sector.
Dominic Norrish
Chief Executive
As well as leading the IAPS team in Warwick, Dominic works with the chair and the Board to shape the strategic direction of IAPS. A career educationalist, Dominic trained as a History teacher and worked in classroom and leadership roles in a number of schools. Prior to joining IAPS, Dominic was the COO of United Learning, the UK's largest schools group and operator of several independent schools.
Dominic can be contacted via [email protected]
Emilie Darwin
Deputy CEO
Emilie is the Association's Deputy CEO and also provides advice and help to members in all school operations including marketing, recruitment, legal, safeguarding and associated matters.
Contact details:
[email protected]; 01926 461514; 07818 478954Tania Botting
Chair
The Chair of IAPS serves for three years, having been nominated by the Board. Tania took up the role in September 2024. It is the job of the Chair to guide the Chief Executive and staff, attend committee meetings, act as an expert spokesperson and be consulted on significant policy decisions.
Tania can be contacted via [email protected]
Stewart Heeley
Head of Marketing & Communications
Stewart manages both internal and external communications, website content and works to promote the organisation and the independent education sector as a whole. His role also involves giving advice to members on communications issues.
Contact details:
[email protected]; 01926 461512; 07585 336953
Emily Nunan
Head of Sport and Pupil Experience
Emily oversees the development and implementation of the sport programme and pupil engagement activities. She collaborates with member schools to tailor offerings to their needs and works with the Sport and Pupil Experience Committee to ensure a member-led approach. She also coordinates with external providers for high-risk and specialised sports, maintaining the highest standards of safety and excellence.
Contact details:
[email protected]; 01926 461501; 07469 853452
James Taylor
Head of Commerce and Operations
James leads the Association's Commerce and Operations team, ensuring the smooth running of key systems and facilities, as well as overseeing the logistical and commercial aspects of IAPS' conferences and events.
Contact details:
[email protected]; 01926 461530
Libby Searle
Head of Strategy
Libby is the Association's Head of Strategy, overseeing the implementation of the many projects with make up IAPS' strategy. She leads a team of project professionals to create a reality from the Board's vision.
Contact details: