Dr. David Gwynne Harries :: Horizon Education Ltd.

Degrees & Qualifications:

1976 - 1979. - University of Nottingham - Eaton Hall College of Education. Certificate of Education.
1988 - 1992. - MA (Ed.) in Professional Studies - University of Leicester.
2000 - N.P.Q.H. – National Professional Qualification for Headship
2000 - Certificate of School Self Evaluation. (OfSTED & Leicestershire LEA)
2001 - Accredited Threshold Assessor – Cambridge Education Associates – No. 31826
2002 - Accredited External Adviser - Cambridge Education Associates – No. 31826
2003 – to date - Accredited Section 10 Team Inspector; (Section 5 trained) – OIN: 33064
2006 - Consultant Leader with the National College School Leadership
2006 - Accredited Primary School Improvement Partner : No. 4024

Honours:

J.P. MA

Employment Summary:

1998 - 2007 Headteacher - Ibstock Junior School & Special Unit.
2001 - 2003 Threshold Assessor - CEA
2002 - 2006 External Advisor - CEA
2003 - present Associate Tutor - Leicester University
2004 - present External Examiner Derby University
2007 - present Education Consultant - Horizon Education Ltd.
2008 (3 year contract pending) Birmingham Advice and Support Services - Associate Advisor - School Improvement Partner

Specialisms:

- Leadership
- Performance
- Improvement
- Curriculum
- Strategic
- Planning

Description of Services:

I am developing the role of performance management consultant for the Independent Schools sector. I provide support and solutions for busy senior management teams in the education sector. I utilise my key transferable skills as a successful Headteacher.

• People Management and motivation. • Team building • Counselling skills. • Analysis and synthesis, reflection, planning – audit. • Report and bid writing, project development • Financial management and budget planning
• “Futures” thinking – strategic planning • Project planning and leadership of quality initiatives • Managing change – staff development • Working with stakeholders – Public Relations – Media issues • Whole school improvement programmes • Development of a quality approaches and their recognition by:
* Quality Mark in Basic skills * School Improvement Award * Investors in People
* Healthy Schools Award * Eco School Award * International Schools Award

Recent Work:

• In service work for schools - Leicester University. • External Examiner – Derby University
• Consultancy role to Headteachers and Senior Management Teams. • Professional Development for schools
• Performance Management Advice • School inspection and SIP

Address:

1, St. Michael's Close , Ashby-de-la-Zouch , Leicestershire     LE65 1ES

Telephone:

01530 417307 or 07933 319427

Email:

gwynne@bucksnet.co.uk