Stories

Meet the Change Makers and Change Partners helping to rewrite the future of education for children facing the biggest barriers – one story at a time.

Have a story of change to tell? Share your story with us.

How coaching builds better leaders on both sides

Janet White

AI and Data Partner, Deloitte

Coaching expands thinking on both sides of the conversation – empowering teachers to find their own solutions builds better leaders everywhere.

Leadership

Partnerships

How business and schools collaborate for stronger leadership

Martin Fleetwood

Achievement Partner Secondary, Transformational Programmes, Teach First

Collaboration between business and schools shows the power of sharing ideas to build stronger, sustainable leadership.

Leadership

Partnerships

How the classroom shapes leaders for life

Oliver Seal

Teach First Ambassador and Education Practice Partner Lead, Deloitte

Teaching taught me that leadership starts with people and stays with people.

Career journeys

Partnerships

Annabel, history and geography teacher at St John Baptist School and ECTP participant.

Annabel’s ECT journey: Building confidence in the classroom

Annabel

Early career teacher (ECT), history and geography, St John Baptist School, Woking

Great teaching is built from the start. With the right training and support, early career teachers can grow in confidence and transform what's possible for every pupil in their classroom.

Teaching in action

Tim, a teacher, presenting to students in a classroom with a slide projected behind him.

Leading with purpose – how Tim transformed Highbury Fields School

Tim Fox, a teacher, presenting to students in a classroom with a slide projected behind him.

Tim

Headteacher, Highbury Fields School, London

Real school transformation isn’t about quick fixes – it’s about listening, building a shared vision and taking it one step at a time.

Leadership

Tilly’s journey into primary – shaping confidence and opportunity from day one

Tilly Browne

Co-Headteacher, Reach Academy Feltham & Reach Academy Hanworth Park

Primary teaching is where lifelong change begins. It’s the chance to shape confidence, unlock potential and make sure no child’s future is limited by their background.

Career journeys

Leadership

Teacher training