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Collette Mather

Collette Mather
Collette's leadership at Ashdene Primary School has been marked by significant accomplishments, notably achieving an 'Outstanding' rating from OFSTED in 2019. Her 17 years’ experience has been characterised by a deep understanding of educational contexts, gained through leadership roles in diverse primary schools.

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Her expertise extends to inspection frameworks, processes, and the application of deep dive methodology, showcasing a thorough understanding of evaluation methods. Collette's proficiency in these areas has been instrumental in guiding schools through inspection processes and facilitating improvement strategies.
 
Collette has an impressive track record in school improvement, demonstrating her ability to support schools in enhancing their OFSTED ratings, transitioning from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good,' and from 'Good' to 'Outstanding.' Her support and guidance have played a pivotal role in elevating the quality of education in these schools.
 
Collette possesses extensive experience in curriculum design and implementation. Her tailored approach to each school's unique context ensures that the curriculum is finely tuned to meet the specific needs of pupils.
 
OFSTED recognised that: ‘The headteacher has driven the development of the school with determination since taking charge in 2016. She has the highest aspirations for pupils and staff. Together with a very effective senior leadership team, she has brought about rapid and highly effective improvements in every area of the school’

‘Leaders have designed a curriculum that is vibrant and very well planned. This supports pupils’ outstanding progress in a wide range of subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, art, science and computing.’

‘Leaders are unwavering in their focus to improve the quality of teaching and learning. This has been instrumental in raising the school’s effectiveness. Leaders use their knowledge of pupils and staff to make sure that everyone is doing their very best.’
 
Collette's leadership, comprehensive understanding of educational frameworks, and proven track record in school improvement and curriculum design position her as a valuable asset to the schools she works with. She is dedicated to enhancing educational standards and empowering schools to foster excellence in education.

Collette's areas of strength:
• Inspections and preparation
• Subject deep dives
• School development planning and evaluation
• Curriculum development/design
• Teaching and Learning
• Subject Leadership
• Senior Leadership Development
• Driving improvements using evidence-based research
• Early reading
• Maths
• Assessment and tracking