In this third article in our series examining Rushey Mead Academy’s achievement of an ‘exceptional’ judgement in its recent Ofsted inspection, Headteacher Vicky Barwell continues to reflect on the principles and practices that have contributed to the school’s success.

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In this second article in the series, we draw on the experience of Vicky Barwell, Headteacher of Rushey Mead Academy, in leading an exceptional school over many years. In answering two key questions, Vicky identifies the ingredients that have contributed …

In this series of articles, we celebrate the achievement of Rushey Mead Academy, Leicester, England, which in 2026 was awarded an ‘exceptional’ rating by Ofsted. We use it as a case study, alongside other articles we have recently published and …

Growing Together: Our First Decade (2012–2022)

In this second article in the series Jame Brown,  Managing Director of Inspiring Leaders, continues his description of their evolution.  James writes, when Inspiring Leaders was formed in 2012, it emerged in direct response …

In this second article Simon Renshaw – Leicester & Leicestershire Teaching School Hub continues his description of the development of the East Midlands South Hub which is one of the founding Hubs in Challenge Partners and a Teaching School. The …

East Midlands South Hub – A Learning Organisation Fifteen Years in the Making – Part One

In these two articles Simon Renshaw,  Leicester & Leicestershire Teaching School Hub  describes the development of the East Midlands South Hub which is one …