Pupil Book Study: Reading

Working across the field of education as a teacher, school leader and, for the last five years, Lauren Meadows, Director of Greenfields Education, works with schools, multi-academy trusts and wider research organisations to support them in improving outcomes for young people. Lauren has worked with a wide range of national organisations, advising on curriculum and assessment design and strategic school improvement, including partnering with Alex Bedford to co-author the internationally acclaimed Curriculum for Unity Schools Partnership. She believes whole-heartedly in the power of education to shape young lives and is committed to effecting systems-level change through carefully designed and evidence-led support for schools. You may be surprised to learn that Alex did not engage well at school and was in the 'D stream' throughout his school career. His parents were told not to 'waste' tutoring money on him. Luckily, the Youth Training Scheme, employment and further education led Alex to eventually train as a primary school teacher. Now, with 25+ years of experience in education, as a teacher, headteacher and leading adviser for school improvement, Alex is proud to be the Primary Adviser for Unity Schools Partnership and Research School. Working with teachers in classrooms, Alex implements evidence-informed practice. He is the creator and author of CUSP and has worked as an associate consultant for the Institute of Education, UCL. His rule for school is simple: teach with excellence and never write anyone off. The husband to Becky (a phenomenal reception teacher) and proud father of Jack and Finn; adventure calls to Alex and he is regularly drawn to the sea and mountains.