Quality Assurance Review Stories

Hear from school leaders about the positive impact of our flagship Quality Assurance Review and the ‘done with, not done to’ approach of these annual peer reviews.

They talk about the ways the collaborative QAR process helps them shape their school’s improvement journey, as well as contributing to their own professional development.

The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe: Sabrina Lawson

Sabrina Lawson, Assistant Headteacher at The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, spoke to us about her experience of the Quality Assurance Review, both as a reviewer of Marylebone Boys’ School, and as a host for her own school’s review

Mowbray School: Katie Oliver

Katie Oliver, Deputy Headteacher of Mowbray School, talks about her experience of our Quality Assurance Review (QAR), both in reviewing other schools and hosting Mowbray School’s own reviews

The Mosslands School: Adrian Whiteley

Adrian Whiteley, Headteacher of The Mosslands School spoke to us about the school’s experience with Challenge Partners, including the Quality Assurance Review and local Hub collaboration

Bretforton Village School: Kevin Riley

Kevin Riley, Headteacher at Bretforton Village School, spoke to us about his experience of the Quality Assurance Review, both as a reviewer of Victoria Primary Academy, and as a host for his own school’s review

Hope Academy: Marie Adams

Marie Adams describes how joining Challenge Partners and hosting a Quality Assurance Review has strengthened inclusivity, inspired innovative practices like Learning Ladders, fostered professional growth, and reshaped school systems

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form

Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form: Jolande Botha-Smith

Jolande Botha-Smith discusses how excellence comes from reflection, accountability, and growth; qualities that the Challenge Partners Quality Assurance (QA) Review has brought into sharp focus

Fred Nicholson Special School: Jane Hayman

Jane Hayman, Headteacher of Fred Nicholson School, spoke to us about the school’s experience of partnership with Challenge Partners, including the Quality Assurance Review and local Hub collaboration

Rushey Mead Academy: Vicky Barwell and Rita Hindocha

Vicky Barwell and Rita Hindocha, Principal and former Principal, respectively, discuss why Rushey Mead Academy has Stayed with Challenge partners for over a decade