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Listen "Dan Crossman - The Realities of Delivering Primary School Education"
Episode Synopsis
Dan Crossman is the Headteacher of Marlborough St. Mary's primary school.
Dan has a varied and interesting CV in primary education, where he trained and taught in London before moving back into Wiltshire. Dan became a Head early in his career at a small village primary school, and has been the Headteacher of Marlborough St. Mary's for three years. Under his leadership the school has altered its strategic priorities and made significant impacts in KS1 phonics and reading outcomes.
Dan acts in a coaching and mentoring role within the County supporting and facilitating growth in other aspiring, new, and serving Headteachers.
In this wide reaching conversation, Marcus and Dan explore:
Delivering a modern primary school education
The impacts of budget cuts
Consider the future of state-maintained education
Delve into leadership of large teams with multi-faceted roles & hierarchies
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Dan has a varied and interesting CV in primary education, where he trained and taught in London before moving back into Wiltshire. Dan became a Head early in his career at a small village primary school, and has been the Headteacher of Marlborough St. Mary's for three years. Under his leadership the school has altered its strategic priorities and made significant impacts in KS1 phonics and reading outcomes.
Dan acts in a coaching and mentoring role within the County supporting and facilitating growth in other aspiring, new, and serving Headteachers.
In this wide reaching conversation, Marcus and Dan explore:
Delivering a modern primary school education
The impacts of budget cuts
Consider the future of state-maintained education
Delve into leadership of large teams with multi-faceted roles & hierarchies
🎧Listen Apple
🎧Listen Spotify
🗣️LinkedIn
📺YouTube
📰Newsletter
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