The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) is a family of twenty-three independent schools and two academies across the UK, dedicated to academic and pastoral excellence. As pioneers and shapers of girls' education for 153 years, we put girls first, tailoring their learning experiences to nurture confident, happy and fearless young women. Our forward-thinking approach to education provides development opportunities beyond the curriculum and equips girls with the skills and attributes to become the leaders and changemakers of the future on their own terms. Our family is enriched by a global network of over 100,000 alumnae , whose achievements and impact inspire our students as they make significant strides towards a more equitable world. of leavers received their first choice university destinations in 2024. Upon leaving school, leavers will join the largest female alumnae network in the country. Asset 1 Executive Leadership Team and Trustees Rachel Evans Director of Digital Transformation Rachel is the Director of Digital Transformation at the Girls Day School Trust (GDST). She began her career as a librarian, working in libraries, archives and publishing before moving into education. She led digital strategy at Alleyn's School and Wimbledon High School (GDST) before taking up her current role.