Meet the Headteacher

Tony Saleh from Clarence High School One thing I wished I had learned at school: I wish I’d learned that academic success isn’t everything in life. The holistic development of the person enabling she/he to become a functioning, valuable, contributing member of society is equally as valuable as academic achievement for ...

Starting out as a NQT at Knotty Ash Primary School 15 years ago, Roanne Clements-Bedson has practically grown up at the school where she is now headteacher. Roanne talks to Educate about her career ascent, challenges of her new role and exploring new ideas for collaboration.     Rising through the ranks by Hannah ...

One thing I wished I had learned at school: Do it properly so you do not have to do it again.  I say this because it took me a while to pass my maths GCSE, mainly because at that time in my life I was lazy and arrogant.  I thought I ...

After spending more than 11 years at Calderstones School, Lee Ratcliffe is easily settling in to his new role as acting headteacher. He talks to Educate about Calderstones’ year of raised expectations and building concrete foundations for future success. Embracing change by Hannah Fowler “I’m not sure that I knew that I wanted ...

It’s been nearly five decades since Phil Daniels started teaching. Later this year, Phil will say goodbye to the classroom once and for all and pass the torch to a new leader. Educate reminisces with Phil about his time at Springwood Heath Primary School, his career highlights and what lies ...