Do you like meeting headteachers that make the impossible happen?

It’s late Friday morning, so it must be time for a story…

There is an Executive Head of three schools.

All three schools are situated in tough areas.

They don’t have a wealthy benefactor giving them money.

Unsurprisingly, they have increased complex needs.

Yet 2 of those schools were judged outstanding in 2024.

The other was rated Good in 2022 – but the head wants the inspectors back in because she knows it’s outstanding.

And there was no hot housing.

No results fiddling.

Just brilliant, passionate education.

Maybe it’s too hard to believe (I thought it was).

But it’s true.

Who is this head? I can’t say yet, but you will get the chance to meet them, because they are speaking at our annual conference, Outstanding Against the Odds in November.

In fact all the speakers at this year’s conference have amazing stories to share about overcoming obstacles to deliver nothing but the best for their children.

We came into education to make a difference – and these heads can help us all learn how to do that better, no matter what the challenges.

You can check them here:

1. Dave Sammels – Mayflower Primary School, outstanding 3 times since 2017.
2. Dawn Titus – St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, outstanding Jan 2013 and Jan 2024 and working in a context of gangs.
3. Lucy Mastrocola – Coombe Hill Junior School, outstanding Oct 2023.
4. Executive Head, Justin Creasey & Head of School, Lucie Dawn in Leyton – Willow Brook Primary School, Outstanding in 2017 and again in 2023.

Outstanding Against the Odds 2024:

Best practice from recently Outstanding Headteachers

Thursday 21st November 2024

1 ticket gives online access to your and your leadership team

https://ukheadsup.com/events/outstanding-against-the-odds/

Tickets £360+VAT

Spotlight Resource

Is your school set up to deliver educational excellence day in, day out? Find out using this test, based on over a decade of studying schools who are outstanding against the odds.

https://schoolsuccesstest.scoreapp.com

You’ll get your results and some quick win suggestions that will help your school shift the dial.