Organisation Summary Business Sector:Education Business Activities:Multi-Academy Trust, Further and Higher Education College, and Charitable Foundation Business Location:Schools and College campuses situated in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Orpington, Lambeth, Surrey and East Sussex Chief Executive:Dr Sam Parrett CBE Turnover:£120m Employees:1700 Legal structure:Further & Higher Education College, a Multi-Academy Trust and a Charitable Foundation Website:www.laseeg.co.uk/ London & South East Education Group is the leading provider of education across the region, comprising: London South East Colleges, a Further and Higher Education College operating across seven campuses; London South East Academies Trust, an expanding Multi Academy Trust currently with 14 schools, and a recently launched charitable foundation, the LASER Education Foundation. The Group supports over 15,000 learners and employs around 1,700 staff. It operates as a social enterprise – investing funds and working with other organisations to support and develop its local communities. Its overarching aim is to transform lives by the power of learning – which is achieved by delivering a wide range of high-quality educational pathways to support aspiration and facilitate social mobility. London South East Colleges has campuses in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Lambeth. It was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2024and offers courses at all levels, ensuring that everyone can access education and progression opportunities. From entry level vocational qualifications, through to apprenticeship and degrees, the College helps its learners to choose the right route to their chosen career, with employer-designed programmes and industry-standard facilities. London South East Academies Trust currently has fourteen schools in its network, with several more in the process of joining. Offering high quality mainstream, alternative and special provision for young people across the region, the Trust works closely with the local authorities, neighbouring schools and parents/carers to support children with a wide variety of needs. The Group has recently launched the LASER Education Foundation, a charity supporting communities across London and the South East. Through innovative, research-informed programmes, partnerships, scholarships and mentoring, the Foundation empowers children, young people and adults to overcome barriers and raise aspirations. With an evidence-based approach, it focusses on helping those most in need to access education and benefit from its life-changing impact. E3M Member Name:Dr Sam Parrett CBE Title :Group CEO Dr Sam Parrett CBE is the Group CEO of London & South East Education Group, leading London South East Colleges, London South East Academies Trust and newly launched charity, the LASER Education Foundation. With over 25 years’ experience in the sector, Sam is dedicated to education being a catalyst for social change – supporting both individuals and communities by spearheading the Group-wide mission to transform lives through the power of learning. Under Sam’s leadership, the Group adopted a social enterprise model in 2019, focusing on civic engagement and measurable social value – which has been recognised with several national awards. Sam holds a Doctorate in Education Policy, serves on the board of the Education and Training Foundation and advisory board of Post-18 Project. She is a fellow of the CIPD, RSA, the Chartered Institution of Further Education, and Leadership Fellow of St George’s House, Windsor Castle, as well as a National Leader of Further Education, mentoring emerging leaders across the sector. Sam’s work exemplifies civic leadership and the transformative power of education in building resilient, thriving communities.
Organisation Summary Business Sector:Education Business Activities:Multi-Academy Trust, Further and Higher Education College, and Charitable Foundation Business Location:Schools and College campuses situated in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Orpington, Lambeth, Surrey and East Sussex Chief Executive:Dr Sam Parrett CBE Turnover:£120m Employees:1700 Legal structure:Further & Higher Education College, a Multi-Academy Trust and a Charitable Foundation Website:www.laseeg.co.uk/ London & South East Education Group is the leading provider of education across the region, comprising: London South East Colleges, a Further and Higher Education College operating across seven campuses; London South East Academies Trust, an expanding Multi Academy Trust currently with 14 schools, and a recently launched charitable foundation, the LASER Education Foundation. The Group supports over 15,000 learners and employs around 1,700 staff. It operates as a social enterprise – investing funds and working with other organisations to support and develop its local communities. Its overarching aim is to transform lives by the power of learning – which is achieved by delivering a wide range of high-quality educational pathways to support aspiration and facilitate social mobility. London South East Colleges has campuses in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Lambeth. It was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2024and offers courses at all levels, ensuring that everyone can access education and progression opportunities. From entry level vocational qualifications, through to apprenticeship and degrees, the College helps its learners to choose the right route to their chosen career, with employer-designed programmes and industry-standard facilities. London South East Academies Trust currently has fourteen schools in its network, with several more in the process of joining. Offering high quality mainstream, alternative and special provision for young people across the region, the Trust works closely with the local authorities, neighbouring schools and parents/carers to support children with a wide variety of needs. The Group has recently launched the LASER Education Foundation, a charity supporting communities across London and the South East. Through innovative, research-informed programmes, partnerships, scholarships and mentoring, the Foundation empowers children, young people and adults to overcome barriers and raise aspirations. With an evidence-based approach, it focusses on helping those most in need to access education and benefit from its life-changing impact.