Tom Burford Frsa

Tom Burford FRSA is a seasoned professional in performance and quality improvement, currently serving as Group Director for Performance Improvement and Group Executive Director - Quality Improvement at CareTech since November 2020. Previously, Tom held the position of Director for Improving Children's Services at The Cambian Group and served as Chief of Staff and Change Programme Director at Barnardo's, leading critical projects and strategy development. Tom's experience also includes several roles at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, such as Head of Business Management and Performance Improvement, where responsibilities included managing a capital programme exceeding £150 million annually and overseeing significant school and social care projects. Tom's early career involved roles in education, including Senior Teacher at Chestnut Grove School and Teacher of Science at King Edward VII Upper Schools, complemented by formal education in Biological Sciences and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from reputable institutions.