Podcast

Intro

Hello Tracey. It is lovely of you to ask to visit our school. It is a pleasure to welcome you to Mayfower, and even more exciting that you have agreed to take this fun podcast with us. We hope that you have a great time, and we can't wait to learn from you. Let's get started. 

Q1

We understand that you were once a Biology Teacher. How did your job back then inspire what you do now and what does your job entail?

Q2

We have met with some of the team who work on the Armada Way Project. We know that this is a really big deal for Plymouth. Do you agree and if so why?

 

Q3

What are your priorities for children in Plymouth?

 

Q4

We have read your biography. You have a really important and busy job. Could you tell us what a normal day looks like for you? 

 

Q5

What do you do to unwind and manage the stress of your working week? 
 

Q6

We come to school every day and have some amazing experiences and opportunities. For example, meeting people like you and visiting places that extend our learning. We like visiting places like The Box, The National Marine Aquarium and Libraries. With a growth agenda for Plymouth mean that we need even more spaces and places to visit that enhance our education?

 

Q7

How can Plymouth manage the vast numbers of people who visit, and how can we make our city an even more welcoming place to work and stay?

 

Q8

What do you think that your next project will be, and what do you think we can do to help you?

 

Q9

Mayflower is a forward-thinking school. We focus on developing our talents and our interests beyond the school and its classrooms. What do you think of our school and what can we do to make it even better?

 

Outro

Sadly, this is the end of our podcast with you today. Thank you for giving us your time and inspiring us all and thinking about how we can improve where we live and study. We hope that we can continue to all live together happily in this great city. good luck for your plans for the future, and do let us know if we can help you ever achieve your dreams, because, remember, Together we can...

Bio

Tracey took up the post as Chief Executive for Plymouth City Council in October 2012. During her term, the City has experienced a significant transformation. It has achieved greater recognition nationally in the world of arts and culture, including with the opening of ‘The Box’, and internationally as the lead for the Mayflower 400 programme and lead for the UK Cities of Service.
 

Tracey’s role is key to shaping the organisation to support economic growth that is inclusive; empowers local communities and ensuring no-one is left behind. With a population of over 263,000, Plymouth is the UK’s 15th largest city, and has an ambitious growth agenda. Plymouth has a long established maritime tradition, hosting the largest naval base in Western Europe, and with industry strengths in advanced engineering, marine technology and defence-related nuclear, and growing expertise in the health and life sciences, digital and creative sectors. The City Council was named Municipal Journal Local Authority of the Year 2021.
 

Tracey was awarded an honorary membership to the Royal Town Planning Institute in 2023, for her leading role in establishing the Plymouth Plan and Joint Local Plan. 
 

Tracey leads work at a regional level and is currently the lead South West Chief Executive for the Strategic Migration Partnership. 
 

Tracey is passionate about educational outcomes and driving up standards. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Plymouth Education Board and has been the Chair since its formation in February 2018. The purpose of the Plymouth Education Board is to improve educational outcomes in all schools by bringing together every part of the school improvement system. Tracey is also the Chair for the Local Care Partnership for Plymouth which is building on existing partnerships across health and care to drive change, reduced inequalities and lead to better more joined up care. 
 

Tracey is the current Chair of the ALACE trade union, which represents chief executives and senior managers.
 

Tracey started her career as a biology teacher in Surrey before moving into local government in 1990. She first worked in a variety of roles in local government including London, Ipswich and Wales.