Suzanne O'Connell

  • RSE in a faith school: a case study
    Faith schools can provide appropriate relationships and sex education without compromising their core values. Suzanne O'Connell finds out what one academy offers and why
  • Creating the best boarding provision: a case study
    Boarding schools are responsible for the care and wellbeing of pupils 24/7. Suzanne O’Connell hears why a school upgraded its facilities and how they keep their pupils safe
  • Bespoke CPD: the key to success
    Good professional development ensures staff have access to high quality training. Suzanne O’Connell talks to a school who meet individual CPD needs while supporting whole school priorities
  • Leading with vision: case study
    Creating a compelling vision is a key part of leadership. Suzanne O’Connell hears how a headteacher got her staff on board to make the vision a reality and achieve an outstanding judgement
  • Engaging parents in secondary school
    Effective parental engagement supports pupil learning and can help bridge the attainment gap. Suzanne O’Connell finds out how a school engages parents to improve achievement
  • Promoting professional development through inclusion
    A whole-school approach to inclusion supports both pupils and staff in their development. Suzanne O’Connell finds out how a school embedded inclusivity in their ethos
  • Staff development and retention in a MAT: case study
    Staff recruitment and retention is an ongoing challenge for schools. Suzanne O’Connell spoke to a MAT CEO about how they have developed a successful and sustainable workforce
  • An ISI inspection: what to expect
    How does an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) compare to Ofsted? Suzanne O’Connell spoke to an independent school recently inspected
  • Converting to an academy: a case study
    With the prospect of all schools becoming academies, Suzanne O’Connell finds out why one school took the decision to convert and what the process was like
  • Primary leadership: staff retention and development case study
    Recruiting and retaining teachers is an ongoing concern for schools. Suzanne O’Connell finds out how one school develops leadership among staff to ensure this isn’t a problem

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