I am Rachel Pender and I am Assistant Principal at Whiston Willis Primary Academy. I am curriculum, teaching and learning lead as well as English lead. Whiston Willis is a Literacy Tree Flagship School and due to this, I have worked closely with the Literacy Tree Consultants for a number of years developing a high quality English curriculum across school. English has always been my passion and I have a degree in English Literature and Language, which I completed alongside my teaching degree.
Part of my role as Primary Improvement lead for English across the Trust, includes me, offering bespoke school improvement and consultancy work, to develop the implementation of the Literacy Tree and improve standards in reading and writing across our schools. I work alongside principals and other leaders, offering consultancy, CPD for staff, monitoring work and developing collaborative opportunities. In addition, I run an English Leads network which allows English leads across the trust, to come together to share ideas and support each other.
Wade Deacon Trust
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