Working with anne

  • “i HAVE HAD THE pleasure of working with Anne for over two years. she has been the perfect coach for me. she always listens attentively to each situation and is able to use her knowledge and experience to tease out the best solutions. anne has an amazing ability to inspire confidence in everyone she meets. i have relished working with her; she is approachable, personable, and has the skill and compassion to develop everyone she works with.”

    — Dominic Hudson (Chief Education Officer)

  • “I will always thank wonderful mentors like Anne and will forever be grateful for the faith, encouragement and the chance she gave me to push and improve. I speak to other leaders regularly about Anne, saying that the best feedback I ever got was from her, when she called me a Supportive Collaborator. I encourage leaders I work with to be the same. I owe Anne so much. Thank you.”

    — Andy Wilson (Founding Principal of Arcadia Global School)

  • "Anne started supporting me in my leadership journey as Deputy Headteacher and I have been very lucky to maintain this relationship over the last 4 years as I stepped up to headship. As a female leader, it has been fundamental to my development that I was coached by a strong female with integrity, honesty, kindness and high challenge. Anne is all of these and so much more =! A perfect blend of expert knowledge and challenging questioning has helped me become a great leader. anne has empowered and motivated me to develop my own mental toughness and belief in myself"

    - Lucie Wainwright (Headteacher)

  • "Thank you for all your support – your kindness and regular ‘check ins’ have really been appreciated during tough times. It has been inspirational to see your leadership of QEGSMAT and I hope that I can aspire to that strong leadership whilst instilling that value of care that you clearly have for all your staff."

    - Emma Walker (Assistant Headteacher)

  • "Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed working with you. It has been a very long time and we have spent most of it laughing! I’d also like to say thank you for the opportunities you’ve given me to grow and lead in education. Your faith in me has never faltered and for that I am truly grateful. It has been a genuine honour and privilege."

    - Lisa Key (Chief Operations Officer)

  • "Thank you for the belief and support you have given me over the past 7 and a half years. Without your leap of faith, the last amazing years would not have happened."

    - Phil Smith (Headteacher)

  • "You have been a key influence in my career. You welcomed me, supported me and encouraged me to get into teaching, which has become the best decision and most fulfilling job I could ever ask for. In recent years, you have been an inspiration to me as I have entered leadership. It has always been so powerful and reassuring to have a strong, talented and ambitious woman and leader to look up to. You have always impressed me and I will continue to benefit from your influence, advice and guidance in future years. I also want to say thank you for all the time, support and interest you have given to our very special sixth form – it has always meant so much and is greatly appreciated."

    - Louise Allen (Assistant Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form)

  • “Anne has worked with the school for a number of years acting as a critical friend to senior leadership and leading thorough and challenging, yet supportive, faculty reviews with curriculum leaders. Her work with us has always been evidence-informed and provoked insightful reflections at teacher, middle and senior level - something I have personally valued. Anne's work has been pivotal to our ongoing improvement and maintain our strength as a successful school.”

    — Andy James (Associate Deputy Headteacher)

  • "i have had the pleasure and privilege of working with Anne for over 10 years. she is a true educationalist with a wealth of school leadership knowledge and experience at a local, regional and national level. As my headteacher, CEO, colleague and mentor, her support has been and remains invaluable. What sets Anne apart from other leaders is her ability to go beyond generic approaches in order to tailor her coaching and guidance to the individuals she is working with and to the unique context of each school she supports. Whether the focus is day-to-day operational issues or long-term strategic planning, anne's ability to quickly comprehend issues and to then provide or advise on appropriate solution-focused approaches is amazing. Put simply, I'm sure everyone who knows her would agree that in her approach to school improvement she is a genuine 'force of nature'!"

    - Adrian Harding (Headteacher)

  • "I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all the support, guidance, and encouragement you’ve given me over the last five years. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the privilege of working alongside you. You have played a profound role in helping me grow not only as a professional but also as a person. Your belief in me has nurtured my confidence—in myself, in the educational system, and in my ability to make a positive impact. You’ve challenged me in all the right ways, and your mentorship has been instrumental in shaping my journey as a leader. I also want to thank you for the tough but necessary decisions you’ve made over the years. They haven’t always been easy, but they have always been made with the best interests of your colleagues—and, most importantly, the students—at heart. It’s that unwavering commitment to doing what’s right that sets you apart and has left such an indelible mark on all of us. The opportunities you have given me are ones I will always cherish. I promise to give my very best in my role as Deputy Headteacher, ensuring that I honour your trust and continue to build on the strong foundation you’ve laid. I won’t let you down."

    - Matt Walker (Deputy Headteacher)