Rachel Macfarlane is Lead Adviser for Underserved Learners at HFL Education. She was Director of Education Services at HFL from 2018-23 and prior to this, Headteacher of three contrasting schools for over 16 years. In 2011, Rachel set up an all-through 4-18 academy in Ilford. This was judged to be outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2014 and 2018.