It’s hard in school right now.
Falling rolls.
Recruitment challenges.
Complex needs like we’ve not seen before.
I get it.
What can you do about it?
There’s only so much in your control.
And sadly a lot of aspects that aren’t.
I’m always looking for those schools who are achieving above average success, in the toughest of circumstances. Because if they can do it, there’s hope for all of us.
And so I’m delighted to introduce to you some of our speakers for Outstanding Against the Odds this year.
Executive Head, Justin Creasey & Head of School, Lucie Dawn in Leyton, of Willow Brook Primary School East London.
Like all schools right now they are facing many national challenges, and they have many local challenges including a significant number of pupils with ECHPs, eligibility for free school meals, and English as an additional language.
Remarkably, the school has achieved an outstanding rating twice, first in 2017 and most recently in September 2023. Their exceptional results, with 90% reaching or exceeding expected standards in reading writing and maths and displaying above-average progress, underscore their commitment to a rich and comprehensive curriculum. This means that for achievement in reading, writing and maths Willow Brook Primary School is in the top 2 per cent of primary schools in the country.
Justin and Lucie will be speaking at Outstanding Against the Odds and will be sharing how they ‘Unlock school magic: Strategies for success with limited resources’.
Book your ticket and get ideas and inspiration from Justin and Lucie and other headteachers who have created genuinely outstanding schools, despite many challenges.
Outstanding Against the Odds 2024:
Best practice from recently Outstanding Headteachers
Thursday 21st November 2024
1 ticket gets access for your entire leadership team
https://ukheadsup.com/events/outstanding-against-the-odds/
Tickets £360+VAT
Spotlight Resource
Hear from 30 headteachers, who are outstanding against the odds, in 30 minutes with our highlights reel from our annual conference:
Outstanding Against The Odds: Courageous Heads, Tough Schools, Holistic Education