Meet the Expert - Sue Atkinson
Sue is the Headteacher at John Taylor Free School. She has worked in education for the last 30 years with experience of a wide range of schools and different settings.
Her extensive leadership experience spans 3 highly successful Multi-Academy Trusts based in the East/West Midlands. She has established a Teaching School Alliance and School Centre for Initial Teacher Training and understands the importance of professional learning for teachers and leaders.
Her leadership specialisms include the use of coaching cultures to support both wellbeing and enhanced performance as a teacher and leader. Sue has worked extensively on the National Professional Qualifications, facilitating and coaching at all levels, including the NPQEL. She is a genuine advocate for developing people as the key driver for school improvement.
Last Events
At Derventio Education, we're incredibly passionate about the power of collaboration and shared knowledge in education. Many of us here have deep roots in schools - we're teachers, former leaders, and even school governors ourselves! This firsthand experience fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant learning community.
Thursday 25 June
Derventio Education is proud to be attending the Inclusion Conference 2026, hosted by The Inclusion Partnership. Bringing together school leaders, SENCOs, inclusion professionals and education partners from across the region, the conference provides an opportunity to share best practice, explore innovative approaches to inclusion, and strengthen support for children and young people with additional needs. We look forward to connecting with delegates and discussing how our programmes help create positive pathways for learners who need alternative approaches to education.
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Wednesday 17 June
NurseryiP is a new platform designed specifically for nursery settings, bringing together self-evaluation, improvement planning and professional development in one connected system. Developed by Derventio Education in partnership with Kara Kiernan Consultancy, NurseryiP helps nursery leaders turn reflection into meaningful action, creating a continuous cycle of improvement that supports settings, practitioners and children alike.
Launching initially across the UAE and GCC, the platform is built around the realities of early years leadership and can be adapted to local frameworks, including the KHDA ECCE framework.
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Tuesday 9 June
This session will encourage educators to thoughtfully evaluate and reassess current approaches to assessment in an era where artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of academic practices. Instead of solely focusing on methods to regulate AI usage, we will explore strategies that promote academic integrity, enhance learning outcomes, and foster student achievement within a dynamic and evolving educational environment.
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