Research School Network: About Us

Tammy Elward is Director of the Spencer Teaching School Hub and the Derby Research School at Wyndham Spencer Academy. She believes that evidence-engagement empowers practitioners and school leaders to be architects of their own school improvement journeys, allowing them to make the best decisions for their children and families. George Spencer and Wyndham’s own journeys are characterised as being outward-facing and engaged in evidence-based practice. Exploring what the research shows works best allowed them to make a difference for their pupils in their context.

Contact details; telward@​spencertrust.​org.​uk

Amy is Deputy Director of Derby Research School and Literacy Evidence Leader in Education with the Education Endowment Foundation. Amy has over a decade of experience as head of English, whole school Literacy/T&L lead and SLT in primary, secondary, P16 and Special Education. As a previous Deputy Headteacher of an all-through school with Speech Language and Communication Needs, Amy completed a master’s degree in communication and language development focusing on cognitive learning cross phase. Amy is a registered sign language interpreter and is currently undertaking doctoral studies in Language and Cultural Capital. 

Contact details; aford@​spencertrust.​org.​uk

07811774389 

George’s background is in marketing and events, previous to this role she worked at the RSPCA in Derby and studied Events Management at University in Leeds. George lives in Derby with her boyfriend and two children. George will be supporting DRS with admin, events management, deployments and coordinating any content including blogs, podcasts, case studies and clips from the classroom.

Contact details; gwild@​spencertrust.​org.​uk