Growing the Top Stories
Leaders of stand-out schools tell us why our Growing the Top programme is important to them. The programme brings together small groups of top performing Outstanding schools for individual and shared school improvement journeys.
Riverside School and Hornchurch High School: Andy Roberts
Andy Roberts is Headteacher of Outstanding Riverside School in Barking, and Executive Principal of Hornchurch High School. Both schools are partnered with Challenge Partners, and Andy was a facilitator for Extending Leading Practice last year, and a facilitator for Growing the Top this year
Parkwood Primary School: Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas, Headteacher at Parkwood Primary School, is one of our facilitators for the Extending Leading Practice and Growing the Top programme. Paul spoke to us about his role as a facilitator and the impact it has on school leaders and facilitators themselves
Waverley School: Gail Weir
Gail Weir, Headteacher of Waverley School, spoke to us about the school’s experience of partnership with Challenge Partners, including the Growing the Top (GtT) Programme, the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) and membership of the London Special and AP Hub
Oak Lodge School: Lynda Walker
Lynda Walker is Headteacher at Oak Lodge School, a secondary special needs school. Since becoming Headteacher in 1997, she has overseen significant changes both within her school and the wider landscape of special education.
Sudbury Primary School: Kamini Mistry
Headteacher Kamini Mistry and her team have developed a close relationship with Challenge Partners, most recently through the Growing the Top programme.