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Our Evidence Leads in Education work with the Aspirer Research School to help schools across the region in implementing evidence informed practice. This may involve leading or co-leading twilight events to communicate latest research findings, delivering on training courses for schools linked to their areas of specialism, or visiting schools to support them in turning theory into practice.Please click on the documents to read more about our wonderful Evidence Leads in Education (ELEs).
Michelle Cobb
Michelle is the point of contact for queries about planning for effective implementation, professional development, oracy and maths with Aspirer Research School
Michelle is Maths Lead for Aspire Educational Trust and a Mastery Specialist for Cheshire and Wirral maths Hub. Before this role, she was Vice Principal and Early Years Lead at a small school with mixed-age classes following 22 years teaching in Key Stage 2 at a large two-form entry school. Michelle supports schools across Cheshire and Wirral with implementation planning with a particular focus on maths, oracy, supporting mixed-age schools and effective professional development.
Lisa Hesmondhalgh
Literacy – oracy, writing
Lisa is the Director of English for the Aspire Educational trust and a Local Leader of Education. She has over 30 years experience in education, most recently as a headteacher at a small primary school with mixed-aged classes using evidence informed strategies to secure a successful Ofsted judgement from Special Measures to Outstanding. Before this role, she worked as an assistant headteacher in a large primary school and specialist setting for pupils with complex needs.
As well as this role, Lisa works across the North West as a school improvement partner, supporting schools with preparation for inspection. She is currently completing her NPQEL.
Lisa has been an ELE for 8 years, working in the primary and secondary sector to support implementation planning with a focus on early reading and phonics, fluency and writing. Lisa is the point of contact for queries about Oracy and English with Aspirer Research School.
Helen Wright
Helen is the point of contact for queries about supporting schools in Maths
Helen is a Maths Subject Lead in a large primary school in central Manchester. She supports schools across the Aspire Multi Academy Trust in Cheshire and Manchester, developing effective maths teaching across the primary phase. Helen has nearly 30 years of teaching experience, having led maths for much of that time. She has been an ELE with Aspirer Research School for 8 years and has led on Maths in the Early Years and Key Stage One. Helen has also written blogs and delivered twilight sessions on developing problem-solving across the primary phase.
Emily Crumbleholme
Emily is the point of contact for Literacy, Metacognition and whole school implementation. She also has an interest in self-regulation and behaviour.
Emily is a Phase Lead for KS1 within a large 3 form Primary School. She has experience across all Key Stages from her 9‑year career. During this time, she has been an Assistant Principal for 4 years and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership. She has extensive experience working and supporting mixed age classes.
Emily has been an ELE for 8 years and has taken part in several research projects throughout her time with a focus on Literacy. She has written and delivered research projects across the country within her role.
Liz Dwarampudi
Liz specialises in EAL, literacy, and curriculum design, she has a deep passion for teacher development.
Liz is an Education Consultant for One Education based in Manchester. Specialising in EAL, literacy, and curriculum design, she has a deep passion for teacher development.
She supports the delivery of ITT training and delivers sessions on the NPQLTD and NPQLL with Ambition Institute. As a Licensed Practitioner for the Bell Foundation, Liz partners with schools to improve outcomes for EAL learners through whole-school strategies and training. She also drives high standards in literacy as an experienced writing moderator.
Previously, Liz worked within School Improvement in a MAT driving standards for all pupils and holds a Masters in Teaching and Learning from the University of Manchester.
Georgina Morrison
Wider Curriculum Leader, Computing Leader at Sacred Heart R.C. Primary in Gorton Manchester.
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