Mike Crossley retired as Headmaster of Langley Preparatory School in 2022.
With over 25 years’ experience as a senior manager in three leading schools, and fourteen years as a Head, Mike offers a wealth of knowledge in the world of education in general and has recently started additional work as a freelance mental health instructor for a leading mental health trust.
Mike is also a much practised ISI school Inspector, experienced leadership and middle management trainer and he qualified as a Head through the government’s National Professional Qualification for Headship scheme via the National College of School Leadership. He is also an ILM Level 7 executive coach and mentor who is currently working with newly appointed Heads for IAPS.
Dr Kathy holds a LL.B., Masters and Doctorate in Social Science (Criminology) from the University of Cambridge and worked for many years as a policy researcher and research fellow in education. She is the co-author of two books for school staff on “Engaging Parents” (Bloomsbury, 2018;2020) and a sought-after keynote speaker. In 2018, she founded Tooled Up Education: a digital library of evidence-based resources for parents and teachers, on all aspects of parenting, education and family life.
Dr Weston works with a team of researchers who collaborate with some of the world’s most eminent researchers. By having access to the most up-to-date research findings, Tooled Up is able to bridge the world of research with real-life by curating and developing usable tips, activities and advice that can empower parents or those who work with children. This unique, digital library grows in response to requests from schools and parents, making it a powerful hub of most relevant content in the educational space today.
Go to www.tooledupeducation.com to read more about her work.
Jason Whiskerd is a recently retired Head Teacher with a range of skills and experience honed across 30 years as an educator. He is committed to developing staff as leaders, and he has an excellent knowledge of all types of schools within the sector, having also been involved at board level for both IAPS and ISC and a trusted voice in the educational press. He has been a Head Teacher in two Prep Schools and overseen significant change and development, resulting in huge growth of pupil numbers and development of facilities.
Alongside this, he is a visiting lecturer for the University of Buckingham, PGCE Tutor and a coach and mentor to Headteachers. Jason brings a significant insight into the sector and has a great interest in developing all personality types and building positive school culture.
Jason is very aware of the vital dynamic between parents, governors and school leaders, and he has developed a communication style which is open, honest and engaging. He also has a keen sense of humour, and is a fierce advocate of all Heads developing a sustainable balance between work and play.