Consultants

Jim McGrath

Jim McGrath
With over 20 years reviewing schools and leading reviews, Jim specialises in the quality assurance of schools. He has expertise in working with primary, secondary, including sixth forms, and all-through schools.

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He has worked in consultancy for over fifteen years. During this time, he has worked with government agencies to develop teacher training and professional development for teachers. He has worked with many schools and multi-academy trusts to review the quality of provision for pupils, the quality of leadership and governance. Jim has had a wide range of experiences and opportunities to support a significant number of schools in many different circumstances. Jim enjoys reviewing a wide range of subjects, especially mathematics.
Jim has supported subject leaders and senior leaders in developing their practice in assessing the quality of provision for pupils. He has worked with leaders, and teachers, to improve education for pupils. He has led many reviews of schools and assisted leaders in making accurate evaluations of school practices. He has expertise in helping leaders to identify areas for development and monitoring school improvement.

Particular areas of strength:
Quality assurance of schools and monitoring improvement; supporting leaders in developing quality assurance skills; assisting teachers in improving their practise and developing subject expertise, especially in mathematics.

Skills Spotlight

  • Inspection
  • Leadership and Management
  • Teaching and Learning Review