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All members of the the SMIS Team have Enhanced CRB Clearance.
CRB numbers are available by request from Janet Smith at SMIS or can be provided on-site during the schools' identity check procedure.
Paul Butler - Strategic Manager
Paul Butler Paul began his teaching career at Charlemont Junior School in 1975 and then Charlemont Primary after the merger with the Infants School. He moved to Harvills Hawthorn Junior in 1987 and then completed a Secondment with EMU as an Advisory Teacher for IT in Primary Schools in 1988. He then gained a permanent position with EMU in 1990 joining Bob Jackman to form the SIMS Team. He became Strategic Manager of SMIS in December 2002.

Paul specialises in the Finance and Resources suite of software.


Email Paul : paul.butler@smis.org.uk
Chris Hinson - System and Projects Manager
Chris Hinson Chris taught Maths and IT at Langley High, Dartmouth High and Shireland High Schools before joining EMU in 1991 with responsibility for the implementation of Attendance and the introduction of OMRs. This however was quickly superseded by the role of overseeing the SIMS Core Modules and the task of advising schools on technical matters.

Chris specialises in the SIMS Core and Secondary Modules.


Email Chris : chris.hinson@smis.org.uk
Jackie L'Herroux - Advisory Officer
Jackie L'Herroux Jackie worked as a software programmer but following a career break became a secretary at Britannia High School. This was quickly followed by the role of Office Manager at Christ Church CE Primary School, a post she held for a number of years. She joined EMU in 2001 on a temporary basis but gained a permanent position in the same year.

Jackie specialises in the Finance and Resources Suite


Email Jackie : jackie.lherroux@smis.org.uk
Julie Duffell - Advisory Officer
Julie Duffell Julie began working life as a training consultant with Boots the Chemists before gaining a position of Secretary at Menzies High School. A permanent position swiftly followed with EMU in 2002.

Julie specialises in the Attendance, pupil data transfer and SIMS Core Modules.


Email Julie : julie.duffell@smis.org.uk
Mark Golder - Senior Technical Advisor
Mark Golder Mark qualified as a technician in 1983 and joined the EMU Technical Team in September 1985. He has extensive experience in computer hardware and software matters and the development of IT networks. Mark joined SMIS in 2004.

Mark is the Technical Advisor for the Team.


Email Mark : mark.golder@smis.org.uk
Janet Smith - Business Manager
Janet Smith Janet worked in the Payroll Department at Allied Carpets for twenty years. Following this Janet moved to Joblink and then EMU before joining SMIS in 2005.

Janet is our Business Manager


Email Janet : janet.smith@smis.org.uk
Matt Griffin - Technical Advisor
Matt Griffin Matt studied Software Engineering at Birmingham University while also working as a part time IT Technician for West Midlands Police. After completing University in 2004 he was appointed as Technician for Highfields Primary School, supporting the SMIS Palms into Education (PiE) project.

Due to the success and expansion of the PiE project Matt also worked part time at SMIS, however in February 2007 he was appointed as a full time member of the SMIS Team.

Matt specializes in mobile technology, wireless networks and web design.


Email Matt : matt.griffin@smis.org.uk
Chris Robberds - Assistant Business Manager / Receptionist
Chris Robberds Chris started his career in 2001 with Solihull Council as an Admin Assistant. He then went on to become a Project Support Officer within the Education and Children Services Directorate until his contract expired in August 2006. He became a full time member of the SMIS Team in the same month.


Email Chris : chris.robberds@smis.org.uk
Sharon Lewis - SMIS Advisory Officer
Sharon Lewis Sharon started work on the Management Training Scheme at Beatties in Wolverhampton, going on to become Assistant Department Manager in various departments. After a career break she became an Administrative Assistant at Lanesfield Primary School in Wolverhampton before becoming Data Manager for Alexandra High School in Sandwell in 2005. Sharon joined SMIS as an Advisory Officer in 2010 with special responsibilities for Secondary Modules.


Email Sharon : sharon.lewis@smis.org.uk
Tony Williams - Advisory Officer
Tony Williams


Email Tony : tony.williams@smis.org.uk