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
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
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
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