In the spotlight: Advance Learning Partnership

Introducing Kelvin Simpson (Chief Executive Officer) of Advance Learning Partnership Kelvin has been the CEO of the Trust since September 2020. Prior to taking the CEO role, he was Deputy CEO, NLE and previously the Head of three Secondary Schools that are now within the Trust. Throughout his educational journey he has promoted an inclusive culture […]

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The Importance of Sharing Effective References and Conduct Information in Education Settings

Introducing Dominic Headley FRSA (Director and Founder) of Dominic Headley & Associates as our Education Insider for the November edition of Education Insights. Dominic Headley is Founder of Dominic Headley & Associates (DHA), a specialist consultancy practice that provides expert advice, training, and consultancy services to employers on safe and inclusive recruitment – and dealing […]

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In the spotlight: OWN Trust

Introducing Stuart Mansell (Chief Executive Officer) of OWN Trust Stuart began his career as a reception teacher in Peterborough in 1993, quickly becoming a senior leader for EYFS and SEN. Gaining experience as Deputy, then job share Headteacher in Cambridgeshire, he returned in 2006 to take up full-time headship for the next 13 years. During […]

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Redressing the Balance of Equal Opportunity for Children

Introducing Nicholas Lindsay (Head of School) from Longfield Academy, a sponsored academy member of SWIFT Multi-Academy Trust, as our Education Insider for the October edition of Education Insights. As a former Head of History, Nicholas’ background is largely within the spheres of pastoral care and wellbeing, having joined Hurworth School as a NQT in 2004 […]

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Reflecting on the Year – Our ‘Covid Change’ Success

Introducing Andy Fitzgibbon (Principal) from Ormiston Horizon Academy as our Education Insider for the September edition of Education Insights. Andy is Principal of Ormiston Horizon Academy (OHA) in Stoke on Trent. He has a passion for teaching and learning, alongside curriculum development and enjoys the challenge of working with students in disadvantaged areas. He has […]

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Alternative Provision – Is it Time for a Rethink?

Introducing Andrew Kitterick (BSc Hons, PGCE) Education Leadership Consultant as our Education Insider for the September edition of Education Insights. Andrew spent 8 years as Executive Headteacher and Director of Education for Pivot Group, a group of independent Alternative Provision and SEMH Schools across Key Stages 1-5 in the North of England. As a company […]

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Boarding in the 21st Century

Introducing Chris Townsend (Headmaster) from Felsted School as our Education Insider for the July edition of Education Insights. Chris has been Headmaster at Felsted School since 2015, having previously been Deputy Head. His teaching career began at Dean Close, where he was a Classics teacher, Head of Cricket and a Housemaster, before moving on to […]

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Considerations for Catch-up and Summer Camps

Introducing Donna Gale-Page (Executive Director) from Pathway2Independence as our Education Insider for the June edition of Education Insights. Donna is an educational consultant and Executive Director of Pathway2Independence. She has been in education for 20 years, working across the educational landscape at all levels. Her most recent positions include Headteacher of an all-through Independent Special […]

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