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