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.

The Garibaldi School: James Aldred

James Aldred, Headteacher of The Garibaldi School, Nottinghamshire, spoke to us about the school’s experience of partnership with Challenge Partners, including the Quality Assurance Review (QAR).

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.

Bearsted Primary Academy: Luke Coulson

Luke Coulson, Vice Principal at Bearsted Primary Academy, spoke to us about his experience of the Quality Assurance Review (QAR), both as a reviewer of St Osmund’s Catholic Primary School, and as a host for his own school’s review.

Frederick Bremer School: Claire Binns

Claire Binns, Assistant Headteacher at Frederick Bremer School, spoke to us about her experience of the Quality Assurance Review (QAR), both as a reviewer of Southgate School, and as a host for her own school’s review.

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.

Roding Primary School: Adam Robbins

Adam Robbins, headteacher of Roding Primary School, spoke to us about the school’s experience of Challenge Partners, including the Quality Assurance Review and receiving accreditation for an Area of Excellence, as well as collaboration in the Barking and Dagenham Hub.

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

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