How the classroom shapes leaders for life
Teaching taught me that leadership starts with people and stays with people.
Career journeys
Partnerships
Stories
Meet the Change Makers and Change Partners helping to rewrite the future of education for children facing the biggest barriers – one story at a time.
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Annabel’s ECT journey: Building confidence in the classroom
Great teaching is built from the start. With the right training and support, early career teachers can grow in confidence and transform what's possible for every pupil in their classroom.
Teaching in action
Leading with purpose – how Tim transformed Highbury Fields School
Real school transformation isn’t about quick fixes – it’s about listening, building a shared vision and taking it one step at a time.
Leadership
Tilly’s journey into primary – shaping confidence and opportunity from day one
Primary teaching is where lifelong change begins. It’s the chance to shape confidence, unlock potential and make sure no child’s future is limited by their background.
Career journeys
Leadership
Teacher training
How Nic is creating a classroom where every pupil feels seen, safe and valued
Inclusive teaching gives pupils the language, confidence and space to understand different perspectives.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Teacher training
Teaching in action
Fulfilling potential – Stuart’s approach to leadership that changes futures
Leadership that supports and encourages ambition can change the trajectory of a child, a school and a community.
Career journeys
Leadership
Learning in poverty – persistent disadvantage in Blackpool
How poverty affects learning in Blackpool, and why schools need better support.
Teaching in action
Mercia School – overcoming persistent disadvantage in Sheffield
How Mercia School is helping pupils facing persistent disadvantage achieve more in Sheffield.
Leadership
Teaching in action
Tackling Persistent Disadvantage in Lambeth – where high expectations change futures
How Oasis Academy South Bank helps pupils facing poverty thrive in Lambeth.
Innovation and change making
Teaching in action
Beyond average – transforming outcomes in Tower Hamlets
How Mulberry School for Girls helps pupils facing disadvantage thrive in Tower Hamlets.
Leadership
Teaching in action
Derby school flips the script on pupil outcomes
How Landau Forte College in Derby is helping pupils facing disadvantage achieve strong outcomes.
Innovation and change making
Leadership
Bucking the destinations trend in Derby
Derby Moor is improving post-16 destinations by embedding careers across the curriculum.
Leadership