National Succession Consultants
National Succession Consultants (NSCs) have been appointed across nine regions to spearhead NCSL's Tomorrow's leaders today campaign to identify and inspire the next generation of headteachers.
The NSCs will be a key resource to work with local partners, offering expertise and advice to develop existing strategies and establish local solutions that will inspire the next generation of headteachers and retain the skills and experience of heads already in the profession.
They'll also be highlighting innovative and effective practice including coaching, mentoring and job shadowing programmes; as well as ways in which Associate Headteacher and Future Leaders programmes, and a new accelerated leadership development programme which is due to be launched in 2009, can develop talent where it is most needed.
Geoff Southworth, NCSL's Deputy Chief Executive, said: "The National Succession Consultants will play a vital role in the Tomorrow's leaders today campaign. They bring a wealth of expertise from their own backgrounds and from NCSL's pilot activity. Partners will be able to benefit from this experience, so that robust strategies can be developed that are appropriate to the local context."
NSCs by region
- East: Carol Atkinson, Steve Turnbull
- East Midlands: Christine Chafer, Steve Turnbull
- London: Tim Blanchard, Andrew Seber, Martyn Cribb, Judy Larsen
- North East: Andrew Brown, Edward Lott
- North West: Mareen Haddock, John O'Callaghan, Alan Sieber, Janet Woods, Clive Taylor
- South East: Peter Dougill, Maggie Roger, Eileen Barnes-Vachell
- South West: Alan Mackenzie, Chris Mitten
- West Midlands: Stella Blackmore, Sue Dudley, Michael Raleigh
- Yorkshire and Humber: Mark Pattison, Patrick Scott
