Personal profile
Research interests
- The thought and practice of John Heron in humanistic psychology and transpersonal education: model of extended espistemology, co-counselling, 6 categories of intervention, 6 facilitation modes, co-operative inquiry, participatory spirituality
- Spirit Gym the interface between teacher spirituality and spiritual development in relation to SMSC development, Religious Education and PSHE
- EduSynthesis Integrative Mentoring for trainee teachers
- Developing a personal coaching philosophy: PCP
- Developing a personal teaching philosophy: PTP
- Developing a personal leadership philosophy: PLP
- Developing a personal planetary philosophy: PPP
- Wicked RE project - integrating models of religion and worldviews education for spiritual development and sustainable development to address wicked world problems
- P4C (Philosophy for Children)
- Education for Sustainable Development and Models of Educational Leadership and Management
Teaching
- BA (Hons) Teaching, Learning & Child Development
- BA QTS Primary Education
- PGCE Primary Education
External engagement
- Spirit Gym co-coaching in practical spiritual development and peer support for teachers, helping professions and changemakers. Building a community of HE collagues, trainees, Early Career teachers, experienced teachers and school leaders
- Registered SAPERE trainer for P4C (Philosophy for Children)
- Qualified trainer in Co-Counselling affiliated with CCI (Co-counselling International)
- Membership of EHU's SustainNet
- Membership of EHU's Education for Sustainable Development group
Biography
Educational Experience
I have a wealth of experience that includes Primary School teaching (7 years), Headteacher (14 years), University lecturing (7 years), Thinking Skills training in schools (10 years), and Organisational Development Consultant (6 years).
2018- Lecturer in Education, Edge Hill University
2007-2018 Interim Headships & Consultant Leadership (Self-employed)
Consultant Leader, Westfield School, Westfield, East Sussex; Consultant Leader, Al Hijrah School, Birmingham, 4-16; Interim Executive Headteacher, Leicestershire; Interim Headteacher, Sandown Primary School, Hastings, East-Sussex; Interim Headteacher, Southfield Primary School, Oakham, Rutland; Interim Headteacher, Ecclesbourne Infant & Nursery School, Croydon; Interim Headteacher, The Grove Children and Family Centre, Southwark.
2005-07 Thinking Skills Trainer / Organisational Development Consultant PT
2005-07 Senior Lecturer, Liverpool Hope University, PT
1996-2005 Headteacher St Paul’s CE Primary School, Salford, FT
1993-96 Deputy Head, Furness Vale Primary School, Derbyshire, FT
1992-93 Class Teacher, St George’s CE Primary, New Mills, Derbyshire, FT
1989-92 Class Teacher, Bradley Green Primary School, Tameside, FT
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate Teaching in Higher Education, Edge Hill University
2020 → 2022
Postgraduate Certificate in Online & Distance Education, PG Cert ODE, The Open University
2003 → 2004
School Leadership, PhD, University of Liverpool
2000 → 2004
Educational Management, MA, The Open University
1992 → 1996
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, PGCE, University of Manchester
1988 → 1989
Theology & Religious Studies, BA, BA Hons, University of Manchester
1985 → 1988
Research Groups
- Education for Social Justice Research Network
- Higher Education Research Network