Research School Network: Meet the Extended Team

Having worked within the education sector for over 20 years, Michelle’s experience lies within teaching across the primary phase. She sits on the Maths Hub to train and support schools across Cheshire and Liverpool and is committed to developing outcomes for all pupils with a particular dedication for supporting disadvantaged learners. (Click to read more)

Florence Pope is Assistant Headteacher at Tytherington High School in Macclesfield. Her area of responsibility is Teaching and Learning with a particular focus on Continuing Professional Development. (Click to read more)

In his current role at Penketh High School in Warrington John leads on teaching and learning, staff development and research. He delivers ECF programmes in Warrington and has has significant experience in whole-school and subject level curriculum improvement, curriculum review, planning and delivering CPD and supporting teachers to get better. (Click to read more)

As Director of English, Lisa supports schools within the Aspire Educational Trust and was one of the project Leads for the Aspirer ​‘Write Across’ Project, which utilised her subject passion for reading and writing. (Click to read more)

CEO and Executive Head of CLIC, Jo’s passion is primary education and she is committed to securing the highest standards of teaching and curriculum and the very best possible outcomes for pupils. Her areas of Research School specialism are: evidence informed practice and engagement with education; effective implementation; making the difference for disadvantaged learners; metacognition; and long term learning (the cognitive science of learning). (Click to read more)

Helen is passionate about visual art and ensuring that all children receive an exciting art education with many opportunities to explore the richness that visual art brings to our lives, as well as the belief that they might pursue a career in the arts. (Click to read more)

Maths in the primary setting is Helen’s passion. She has been Maths Lead across the Aspire Educational Trust for many years, working in a variety of ways to both develop a cohesive curriculum and develop colleagues’ subject knowledge and pedagogy. (Click to read more)