School Inspection & Improvement Magazine

Tony Powell is an experienced Additional Inspector and LA adviser. He writes extensively on education management, but his main work is in supporting schools to develop systems for self-evaluation, school improvement and continuing professional development. Tony can be contacted at: anthony.powell@blueyonder.co.uk

Dr Suzanne O’Connell is a freelance writer specialising in education. Prior to this she taught for 23 years and was a headteacher of a junior school in Nuneaton for 11 years. Suzanne can be contacted on suzanne.oconnell50@icloud.com.

Matt Bromley is an education journalist and author with over eighteen years’ experience in teaching and leadership. He also works as a consultant, speaker, and trainer.  He is the author of numerous best-selling books for teachers including ‘How to Become a School Leader’, ‘Making Key Stage 3 Count’ and ‘Teach’. You can read more advice like that contained in this article in his latest book, ‘The New Teacher Survival Kit’, which is available in paperback and various ebook formats. You can find out more about Matt at www.bromleyeducation.co.uk and follow him on Twitter @mj_bromley

Steve Burnage has a breadth of experience leading challenging inner-city and urban secondary schools. He now works as a freelance trainer, consultant and author for senior and middle leadership, strategic development, performance management and coaching and mentoring. Steve may be contacted by email simplyinset@gmx.com or via his website www.simplyinset.co.uk