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Tel is the Principal Lead in School Improvement for primary schools... >>
Polly has worked as a senior adviser in Kent for 11 years...>>
Mary has extensive leadership experience in primary education, including 13 years of... >>
Kate has had several years of senior leadership experience in South London primary schools... >>
Matt worked as a head and an executive head before becoming a consultant... >>
Jason worked as a teacher for eleven years working across the primary age range...>>
Penny has worked as a Local Authority English adviser and specialist for 11 years... >>
Jenny prides herself on building long-term relationships with schools... >>
For 18 years Fran has undertaken the role of headteacher and as executive head. Fran has been fortunate to work in infant, junior and primary schools as a teacher and...>>
Jan joined The Education People in September 2023 as a Senior Improvement Adviser with a specialism in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1. >>
George began his journey as a 1:1 teaching assistant, where he discovered his passion for empowering students and fostering academic growth...>
Katie has at least 15 years senior leadership experience and has a background of working in primary schools for over 20 years. She undertook the role of headship...>>
Tracy has worked as a Local Authority English as an Additional Language (EAL) Advisory Teacher for 27 years in Lewisham and Kent... >>
Ruth has over 30 years’ experience in secondary education, including over 10 years in senior leadership. She has experience in working in Kent schools...>>
Karen in an experienced teacher and school leader, and is currently the headteacher of a two-form entry primary school and Specialist Resource Provision in West Kent...>
With 29 years in education, Jacqui has had 14 years as a head teacher, and now as a school improvement advisor, she has a deep well of experience to foster continuous school improvement...>
With a distinguished career in education spanning over 22 years, James Tibbles has served as the headteacher of three diverse schools, each varying in size and socio-economic demographics...>
Paul Jackson is an accomplished educational leader with a wealth of experience in school improvement, curriculum development, and leadership coaching...>
covering provision for 4-11 year olds across the county. She has extensive experience of school improvement both within and beyond Kent, supporting schools in the role of Improvement Adviser, Senior Adviser and Acting Principal within KCC.
In addition Tel has a proven track record as a Consultant Headteacher, supporting schools in challenging circumstances in order to drive rapid and sustained improvements. More recently Tel has worked as an education consultant, broadening the scope and depth of her knowledge. She has achieved the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers and has had strategic leadership experience across a range of education providers.
holding the responsibility and accountability for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in schools across the whole of the county. Since September 2019 Polly has led the area Primary School Improvement Team in West Kent. Prior to this Polly led a team of advisers across both north and west Kent to provide strategic support, advice and challenge to all EYFS settings and schools. Polly holds the strategic accountability for the EYFS moderation process across the whole of Kent.
Although Polly's most recent specialism and expertise has been in the EYFS in schools Polly has experience of teaching and leading learning across all key stages, including leadership in a Primary School. As a teacher, Polly was awarded Advanced Skills Teacher status for Early Years.
In addition, Polly has had recent experience of being a Chair of Governors.
headship and two executive headteacher roles as a Kent Leader of Education. Her motivation for success has been built upon a passionate belief that every child is unique and deserves an outstanding education.
As a leader, Mary has led school improvement across a wide variety of schools with a focus on staff development and curriculum innovation.
She has worked closely with a wide variety of partner organisations including local universities, Teaching Schools, Kent Association of Headteachers and the Education Endowment Fund, supporting school improvement through the development of collaborative, self-sustaining school groups.
Mary's specialities include:
working in a variety of contexts, including local authority, academy trust and diocese schools, ranging from one to four form entry. Her most recent leadership role was as Headteacher in a one form entry school in an area of high deprivation, leading the school from Special Measures to Good.
Kate has also had extensive experience of working across schools, both as an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) and through school improvement work with both local authority and academy trust schools.
Kate is driven by her conviction that all children should have equal opportunities for success and that good schools can break down barriers and overcome disadvantage to achieve this. She is passionate about empowering others to drive improvement and is committed to developing leaders in schools at all levels.
Kate is an advocate of system leadership as an effective school improvement strategy, where leaders share and utilise their collective talents, thoughts and experiences to have a powerful impact on wider educational change.
Kate has specialised in improving outcomes for pupils with English as an Additional Language and led pioneering and innovative work in this area, alongside education leaders from Sweden. Her other specialisms include professional development of staff at all levels, coaching and mentoring, building cultural capital and SMSC development.
working with Multi Academy Trusts and local authorities to develop school leadership and improve teaching. Matt spends most of his working time in schools with children teachers and leaders looking at ways to improve outcomes for all. He has also inspected schools. He draws on this wealth of experience to add practical examples to all his training sessions.
His relaxed yet knowledgeable delivery ensures people come away well informed, excited and empowered to implement new ideas back at school.
He spent six years as a key leader in a primary school focussing on the improvement of maths. Jason is a Mastery Specialist for Kent and has supported schools in their own Mastery journey for the past six years for the Kent and Medway Maths Hub. He has visited Shanghai as part of the Shanghai and England exchange. Jason uses his experiences of maths teaching in China as well as the latest developments and pedagogic research in Maths to support all that he works with.
He is passionate about ensuring the improvement of Maths teaching and learning for all children across Kent.
Jason specialises in:
He can also provide subject Leader support and development including:
Prior to that she was an AST (Advanced Skills Teacher) for Literacy in Kent schools. Penny leads seasonal meetings for the county’s English Subject Leaders, together with in-school support and training in all elements of the teaching of English. Penny has secure subject knowledge and experience in Literacy, and enjoys working with schools to help them to achieve their great potential.
Her specialities include:
She has a profound respect for the complexity of educational change and the day-to-day challenges faced by teachers and leaders who are driven to meet the needs of their children.
Jenny brings expertise from her teaching, consultancy and leadership experiences within Kent which include roles as both a headteacher and executive headteacher.
Jenny has devoted 24 years of her career to education and holds a Masters in Education.
Her specialities include:
• Supporting school self-evaluation and improvement planning
• Change management
• Systems leadership
• Development of leadership at all levels to drive school improvement
• Coaching and mentoring
• EYFS and KS1.
leader, within the areas of Kent, Surrey and West London. In the position of headteacher Fran transformed underperforming schools, making swift school improvement to achieve initially good and then outstanding outcomes.
Fran has a passion for developing future educators and leaders to create sustainable school communities. She has a long-standing commitment to partnership and outreach to achieve common goals and raise standards. She has been recognised as a creative leader who is not afraid to challenge how the curriculum can be delivered, in order to meet the needs of the unique community it serves. In her last headship, Fran worked with the governing bodies of a large infant and junior school to deliver complex change on a large scale, creating a successful federation with improved and aligned standards.
Fran’s specialities include:
He has over 30 years experience in the field as a classroom teacher for Year N, Year R and Year 1, deputy headteacher of an infant school, Local Authority senior adviser and national and international consultant. Jan has also worked at a strategic level with responsibility for early years assessment, both as the national lead for the EYFS Profile, and through the creation of an On Entry Assessment for Year R. Most recently, Jan was the Director of Early Childhood Education for an international school group based in South East Asia.
Jan's focus on the EYFS and Key Stage 1 has enabled him to develop a specialism in how we enable and facilitate effective learning and outcomes for children in the EYFS and Key Stage 1. He works with schools to support leaders and teachers to develop impactful and sustainable approaches to teaching and learning.
Throughout his career, George has successfully held various leadership roles including headship, across three Church of England primary schools, equipping him with a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, inclusive practices, and the intricacies of effective curriculum design. His extensive experience allows him to support a wide range of educational settings and drive meaningful improvements in teaching and learning.
Central to George's approach is a firm belief in the transformative power of education. He is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for all students, particularly those facing challenges. His leadership has consistently focused on developing bespoke curriculums tailored to meet the unique needs of different school contexts, ensuring that high expectations for teaching and learning are maintained. George’s commitment to collaboration and partnership has shaped positive school cultures and led to significant improvements in student outcomes. He has gained experience in empowering staff through effective professional development, enabling educators to embrace innovative teaching practices.
As an Improvement Adviser, George is eager to leverage his extensive experience in school leadership and consultancy to inspire and support educators across the county. He is particularly focused on ensuring that those he works with come away with practical and clear ideas for developing their practice, ultimately benefiting all children.
Specialist Areas:
in a school with a high level of SEND, PPG, EAL and challenging behaviour and successfully led rapid school improvement results. Katie has improved the outcomes for numerous pupils – particularly SEND learners, in a number of previous schools she has worked with and supported. She is also skilled at delivering training to a wide and varied audience on a number of different topics.
Katie has a passionate belief that young people, particularly those who are vulnerable, are entitled to receive a first class, inclusive and supportive experience, every day. Katie sees high expectations, a positive and nurturing culture and clear communication as keys to driving school improvement for a child of any ability.
Areas of expertise include:
Prior to that, Tracy taught English at an international school in Paris following nine years as a primary school class teacher in Lambeth.
Her areas of expertise are:
as a subject lead, pastoral lead, school leader, SENDCO and more recently as the senior leader for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Specialist Resource Provision (SRP).
Ruth has led the development of a high-quality inclusive model in a school with a large SRP that enables all pupils supported by the SRP and SEND to access their education. She has been responsible for leading strategic school improvement, training and developing inclusive practice.
Alongside her senior leadership role, she has supported the Kent Inclusion Leadership Programme as an Inclusion Leader of Education which has provided her the opportunity to work with a number of primary and secondary schools across Kent.
Over recent years, Ruth has delivered training sessions to trainee teachers on the Culture of an Inclusive Classroom and Practical toolkits to support pupils with SEND.
Ruth has a Master of Art specialising in SEND. Her research focussed on inclusion ensuring that pupils with SEND supported by a SRP are afforded an environment and education that they can successfully access and make progress academically, socially and emotionally.
Ruth believes that every school can provide high-quality inclusive education for all pupils irrespective of whether they have SEND or not enabling every pupil to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Her main role within The Education People is SEND specialism providing support and advice for school leaders, SENDCOs, teachers and stakeholders to review and develop their SEND policy, provision and inclusive practice.
She is passionate about ensuring that provision is tailored to meet the needs of all pupils in schools to ensure positive outcomes for every child from their individual starting points. Karen has experience of coaching and mentoring new school leaders and working in partnership with other schools supporting with their SEND provision.
Specializing in curriculum, pupil development, and team building, Jacqui has a proven track record of achieving excellent results. Her approach emphasizes the importance of a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, which is essential for a school's success. By prioritizing the well-being of pupils, team members, and stakeholders, she fosters an environment where everyone can thrive. Through strategic initiatives, Jacqui consistently raises educational standards, making a lasting impact on school communities and ensuring sustainable success.
This extensive experience has equipped James with a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within different educational settings. Currently, James is the Executive Headteacher at Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School, where he leads with a vision centred on creativity, excellence and resilience. His leadership is characterized by a steadfast commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the right to be successful. This belief is particularly evident in James’s dedication to enhancing provision for pupil premium students. In addition to his role as Executive Headteacher, James also serves as a part-time Improvement Advisor. In this capacity, he collaborates with other educational leaders to drive school improvement initiatives, sharing best practices and innovative strategies to elevate educational standards. James’s passion for education is matched by his unwavering commitment to fostering environments where every student can achieve their full potential. His leadership continues to inspire both staff and students, making a lasting impact on the communities he serves.
As an Improvement Adviser for Primary School Improvement with The Education People he brings his proven track record of transforming educational settings and fostering sustainable change to support schools in Kent. With previous roles as Headteacher at Manorfield Primary School and Gallions Primary School, Paul has successfully led schools through periods of significant improvement and innovation, guiding them to national recognition. Throughout his career, Paul has collaborated with a range of organisations, including SAPERE and the Helen Hamlyn Trust, to promote initiatives like Philosophy for Children, and has contributed to curriculum resources for Cambridge University Press. Paul works in a school improvement capacity across several different local authorities, alongside his role as Headteacher at Gorsefield Rural Studies and Outdoor Activity Centre
Paul’s specialities include:
Paul spends much of his time working directly with school leaders, teachers, and students, aiming to enhance educational outcomes for all. Known for his engaging and insightful approach, Paul empowers school communities to implement effective strategies that drive long-term improvement. As part of The Education People, he remains dedicated to his mission of ensuring that every child has access to an outstanding and inspiring educational experience.
