Managing Partner and Chief Inspector | PENTA International
Chairman | FilBrit Group of companies
President | International Council of Education Otherwise than at School
Educational Philosophy
We should provide to each learner according to their need, with no limits, and multiple options.
Educational Experience and Accomplishments
Mark has over 40 years of experience within the educational sector; training and qualifying in the UK before moving into the International sector. He has a wide variety of expertise and skills, including teaching, lecturing, inspection and mentoring.
Throughout his career, Mark has worked in a variety of different positions from class teacher to OFSTED Inspector and has been a member of numerous Governing Bodies in both UK and International schools. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any role and is very well-respected within the global education sector.
Mark is the Founder and Managing Director of PENTA International - one of only three DfE approved inspectorates to award BSO to international schools. With over 25 years in this role, Mark is considered to be one of the most experienced inspectors globally. He also holds leadership positions in the companies FilBrit Group of companies and International Council of Education Otherwise than at School, providing online learning opportunities globally. In his roles across all three companies, Mark continues to work as part of his teams, ensuring that he has a developed knowledge of the day-to-day running and expectations of staff within the companies that he leads.
Due to his vast knowledge and experience, Mark is often asked to work on different educational projects, including consultancy work to support leadership and management of schools; subject and curriculum reviews; consultant for performance management; writing of children's books and tv and radio appearances to discuss educational perspectives. He has a wide experience of governance, continuing to be a member of different educational boards, both in the UK and Internationally.
Deputy Headteacher | Longroyde Primary School, UK
Educational Philosophy
Teachers must hold students to high expectations. Every student has the ability to succeed, given the right teaching methods, resources and support. It’s the teacher’s job to encourage students to be diligent and strive for growth in their learning. It is also the teachers job to consider all the things surrounding a pupil and support their social and emotional development as well as their academic development.
I believe the purpose of education is to ensure all students learn and grow to the best of their ability . We need to provide them with the tools to strive in the modern day and be a good citizen.
Teachers should be great examples and people in leadership positions have a responsibility to lead by example.
Teachers and leaders should continue to lean on research-based best practices and understand how to leverage other resources appropriately to support their pupils in the best possible way.
Educational Experience and Accomplishments
Helen has over 20 years experience within the educational field, completing her BA Hons. Primary Education (3-11) with full QTS.
Helen is a passionate teacher with experience in developing and implementing diverse curricula, covering a wide range of subjects. She is dedicated to supporting social, emotional and academic wellbeing of all students and is highly skilled in motivating student development through positive encourage and interactive classroom instruction.
Helen currently works as a Deputy Head in a Primary School, taking on responsibility for teaching, learning and curriculum development across KS1 and KS2. She is a skilled and experienced mentor, having completed the most recent mentor training with Ambition Institute and continues to support trainee teachers and ECTs within their roles. As part of her ongoing CPD, Helen is currently working towards an NPQH.
Helen is highly organised, resourceful and forward-thinking when it comes to her role in education. She is a decisive leader with excellent levels of communication and collaborative practice.
Helen has recently completed an 18 month project with the EEF and Calderdale to raise attainment and fill the gaps for the more disadvantaged children in our school .
She is continuing to study, now taking part in a year’s planned project to transform a reading for pleasure culture in our schools . This is based on recent research and The Reading Framework (DfE, 2023) .
Senior Fellow | University of Sunderland
Senior Lecturer in International Initial Teacher Training |
University of Sunderland
Next Gen Teaching
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