Proud Chief Executive of Endeavour Learning Trust. Views my own.

Joined July 2011
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A real honour for @endeavourlt to be shortlisted for three TES Awards. Delighted to be nominated in the most inclusive trust of the year and the trust of the year (ten schools or more) categories. Best of luck to Mrs. Payne in the HT of the year category! lep.co.uk/education/lancashi…
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And perhaps, for leaders, a gentle invitation to be open, to stay human, and to create cultures where vulnerability helps others feel safe.
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I’m really grateful to @jon_severs and the team there for the care and sensitivity they showed in helping me share it.
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Looking for a Headship? Another wonderful opportunity in one of the schools in our DBE family! Please click on the link for more information: mynewterm.com/jobs/151594/ED…
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A fantastic opportunity to become a Deputy Headteacher in a wonderful school - Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School. For more details please click on the link below: schooljobs.lancashire.gov.uk…
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A fantastic opportunity to be the Headteacher of a wonderful school, and part of the team @endeavourlt.
Following the announcement that our Headteacher will be retiring at the end of this year we are looking for the perfect replacement at our fabulous school. Please share widely 🥰mynewterm.com/jobs/151594/ED…
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A real privilege to join colleagues and children at Woodlea Junior School to celebrate their first official day as part of @endeavourlt The highlight of the morning was, without doubt, hearing the children come together and sing during their assembly. Always an absolute joy! 🎶
We’re delighted to announce that Woodlea Junior School in Leyland has officially joined the Endeavour Learning Trust from 1st December, becoming the 10th school in our growing family across Lancashire and the Northwest. 🎉 🧵👇
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Wow! What a day with Year 11 @tarletonacademy. We thought you were amazing. Thank you and good luck for the next few months - you will smash it!
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Meet the finalists for Leadership Team of the Year👏 These trailblazers are transforming education one bold decision at a time!✨📚 🌟 @abblanchschool 🌟 Ascent Autism Specialist College 🌟 Chantlers Primary School 🌟 @ChurchtownSch Not long now until we celebrate the winner!
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Thank you to @SchoolsWeek for creating the space to share our learning from how we tried to support our community to find the light in desperately dark circumstances. It was an important opportunity to reflect on the response of our team. I’m grateful to and proud of them all.
'I’ve learned that leadership, in those moments, isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about presence. It’s about bringing people together, creating space to listen, and holding steady when others need it most' schoolsweek.co.uk/leadership…
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Especially proud of all those @ChurchtownSch who, supported by colleagues across @endeavourlt have wrapped themselves around their community with absolute dedication.
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Outstanding Arts in Secondary School – another category where stars have truly shined this year!🎭🎨🎶 🌟 @MeolsCopHS 🌟 @OrmskirkSchool 🌟 @SJBLiverpool 🌟 @WestKirbyGS Just one month to go until the awards – who will take the crown? 👑
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An absolute privilege last night to attend the opening night of Singin’ in the Rain @OrmskirkSchool. An incredible array of talent on display, and fantastic to see so many students take part. Congratulations to everybody who made such a fantastic production happen. It rained!!
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On Friday evening, nearly 300 guests came together for an unforgettable evening of celebration at the Endeavour Awards 2025. This year, we were proud to recognise 72 incredible nominees, 12 runners-up, and 12 outstanding winners and 2 special recognition recipients..... 🧵👇
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We are proud to announce multiple shortlistings at this year’s @EducateAwards , which celebrate excellence across schools in the North West. 🧵👇
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Congratulations @endeavourlt @TPL_Trust & BePart Educational Trust on being shortlisted for 'Most Inspirational Multi Academy Trust' at the @EducateAwards! We look forward to celebrating with you in November! @SatisEducation @HelenStevenson4 @LauraMcgunigle @lizhaydhr
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To everyone in the Southport community affected by the incident last year, you will never be forgotten – and the legacy of love and kindness built here will continue to bring people together for years to come and honour the memories of Bebe, Alice and Elsie.
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