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She has been a Headteacher for 18 years in two schools in Cheshire East and in leadership roles for over 22 years. She has worked in 3 different education authorities in her career; Manchester, Shropshire and Cheshire East. She has received an 'Outstanding judgement' from OFSTED in all areas and has also led a school out of a 'requires improvement' judgement to 'good'. She has worked with Governors, Local Authorities and the Diocese. She has worked closely with other schools in Congleton to build strong partnerships that provide services to all children in the area, including play therapy, behaviour support and family support workers.
She has provided leadership to 2 schools as Executive Head whilst the substantive Head was appointed. During her teaching career she taught in Key Stage One, lower Key Stage Two and for many years in EYFS.

She has worked closely with Staffordshire University to mentor students and those recently employed in school. Such staff development is key to her skills in developing strong teams, building staff confidence and therefore leading to school improvement.

Now in her coaching role she is working with Headteachers and senior leadership teams to ensure that they can be the best that they can be. Working on such areas as self-confidence, leadership skills, career development, well-being and personal goals.

Particular areas of strength:
Sue is a very experienced Headteacher with skills in school improvement through Building strong teams, creating a coaching culture within schools, Staff development and Developing leadership across the whole school. Sue also has strengths in EYFS