“ Thomas Gamuel is the heart of our local community - we are one big family. The key to our continued success is developing lasting and purposeful relations with our families. We work together to ensure our children benefit from the best school experience, reaching their personal and academic goals.” Paul Acheson |
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Since joining the Lion Academy Trust, I have continued to develop both personally and professionally as a teacher and subject leader. Having previously taught in a number of schools in Madrid, Liverpool and London, I have enjoyed working with children in all Key Stages within a multicultural urban setting including those with a high proportion of EAL. Having worked in Australia, Spain, New Zealand and now in Waltham Forest, across a range of roles, my teaching career has spanned being a newly qualified teacher all the way through to being Head of School - which has given me a wonderful insight into how teaching and learning needs to be delivered to not only meet the needs of every pupil, but also professionally and how best to work with teams to deliver amazing outcomes. |
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What does leading a primary school mean to you?
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What is the one thing about Thomas Gamuel Primary you wish more people could see or experience?
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What are you the most proud of achieving in your tenure as Head of School at Thomas Gamuel Primary School? I am proud of the children and I am proud of the staff. This past year has challenged us all and it has been amazing to see how we have all adapted and shown great resilience. I am proud of how the children have bounced back and engaged with their learning - they really appreciate being back in school with their teachers and friends learning together. I am very proud of the staff in their flexibility and determination that all children succeed in school and have fun in school. Their drive to ensure the best outcomes for children is unfaltering. |
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“Transforming education transforms lives. We give our children a first class education which we know will open the door of opportunity throughout their lives''. - Paul Acheson |
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Senior leaders and governors have ensured that additional funding for disadvantaged pupils has been spent effectively. As a result, they make good progress from their various starting points
Ofsted report, October 2016