Education Reformers of the Year 2014
We are proud at the end of our third year of work at The Education Foundation to recognise the achievements of a cross sector, nationwide group of teachers and leaders in schools, colleges, universities and education organisations who, in our view, have delivered the greatest change and reform in their sector and beyond in 2014.
The list represents a snapshot of dynamic educators developing, leading and nurturing our education system for good.
Vicky Beer CBE, Executive Principal, Ashton on Mersey School & Chair, Teaching Schools Council
For promoting school led reform and helping shape the future of teaching schools.
Sir Andrew Carter, Headteacher, South Farnham School
For commited and articulate leadership and fresh perspectives on initial teacher training
Luke Sparkes, Headteacher, Dixons Trinity Academy
For clarity of leadership and dynamism at the ‘home of the hardest working pupils in Bradford’
Diana Osagie, Principal, Islington Arts and Media School
For dynamic and passionate leadership that resonates beyond her school
Dame Reena Keeble, former headteacher, Cannon Lane Primary School
For a lifetime of inspirational school led reform in the primary sector and beyond
Patsy Kane, Headteacher, Whalley Range High School
For clear sighted advocacy of ambition for pupils across the system
Ross McGill, Deputy Headteacher, Quinton Kynaston School
For pioneering work in the online and face to face support of teachers across the UK and the open sharing of resources through Teacher Toolkit and SLTchat
Pank Patel, ex Headteacher Wood Green Academy, Regional Schools Commissioner
For dynamic and energetic commitment to change in the system
Louise Johns-Shepherd, CEO, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
For leadership of the literacy agenda nationally in an organisation trusted by teachers
Damian Macbeath, Headteacher, ARK Conway Primary School
For inspiring and collegiate leadership and nationally acknowledged achievement for pupils in a new school
Jackie Powell, Headteacher, Perry Beeches II The Free School
For her determination, mentoring and focus on success and achievement of all students
Rachel Jones, E-learning co-ordinator, King Edward VI School
For the verve and commitment to share what works in the digital and creative world
Andrew Huddart, Head of Strategic Partnerships, City University London
For a powerful sense of dynamism and making a higher education institution really matter in its community
Jackie Partridge, Headteacher, Springwell Special School
For her leadership in the special school sector and determination to succeed for all of her pupils
Derek Trimmer, Headteacher, Hove Park School
For frank and passionate advocate of reform, innovation in the digital arena and pupil achievement
Ryan Davies, Headteacher, Bishop Gore Comprehensive School
For creating a school proud of its history but with a focus on the future
Seamus Oates, Executive Headteacher, TBAP Trust
For powerful leadership and creating a new and positive dynamic around alternative provision
Brian Lightman & Russell Hobby, General Secretaries, ASCL and NAHT
For their leadership and support of reform within professional associations and the trade union movement
Professor Steve West, Vice Chancellor, University of West England & Chair, University Alliance
For enterprising and dynamic leadership in higher education policy and practice
Michele Sutton OBE, Group Chief Executive, Bradford Colleges Group & Past President, AoC (AoC nomination & citation)
For exemplary leadership and her dedication to promoting, representing and supporting colleges on a national stage.
Andrew Old, Education blogger
For no-nonsense commentary and support and curation of others in the education blogosphere
Lifetime achievement
Dame Sally Coates, former Principal, Burlington Danes Academy
For a lifetime of service and impact in inner city schools, for pioneering leadership at Burlington Danes and pushing the boundaries on teaching standards.