About Ros
Primary, middle, and secondary school teacher
Extensive experience working with pupils for which English is an additional language (EAL)
Many years in Senior Leadership
Head of Primary overseas
Advisor for Assessment for Kirklees Local Authority
Primary Strategy Manager for Education Bradford
12 years as an Ofsted inspector
Five years as an Advanced Skills Assessor
20 years as an independent consultant supporting schools
Creator of Big Writing, VCOP, and The Criterion Scale
Published several books on primary writing and assessment with Oxford University Press
PublicationsRos has written a number of publications on writing, talk, curriculum, and assessment. Her latest books are published by Oxford University Press. Ros has recently written an exciting and amusing biography which centres on her journeys and adventures through life. She is also working on a series of illustrated children’s books that are fun and educational.
TwitterRos is active on Twitter and has made many great friends and professional connections. Ros has also had the pleasure of speaking at many grassroots events such as BrewEds through colleagues met on social media. Ros was listed as one of the top ten educational voices.
Chartered CollegeThrough Twitter, Ros has developed a lasting friendship with Dame Alison Peacock and Professor Sam Twiselton OBE, CEO and Vice President respectively. Ros is proud to be an Affiliate Member and strong advocate of the Chartered College for Teachers.
BBC TeachIn November 2019, Ros was delighted to participate in a BBC Teach Live Lesson. The topic was remembrance and covered cross curricular learning, the difficulty of discussing conflict and loss, and how to get children to think critically and analytically. She has since edited and proofed scripts for subsequent recordings.
Harrow InternationalRos was proud to be on the Global Advisory Panel for Harrow International Schools. Take a look at their great work here.
Equity in education: Levelling the playing field of learning with Lee Elliot Major
What Do New Teachers Need to Know?: A conversation with Peter Foster
Warm, welcoming and Friendly with Barry Smith
Time to Think with Rachel Johnson
The Power of Teams with Sam Crome
Building Culture with Lekha Sharma
Changing Perceptions with Graham Chatterley
Teach from Your Best Self with Jay Schroder
Rethinking School Inspection- Is there a better way? With Tracey O'Brien
How to prepare for OFSTED with Dominic Salles
Teaching and Learning Illuminated- The Big Ideas Illustrated with Bradley Busch
Reimagining the diary with Dr. Lucy Kelly
Fearless Leadership with Richard Varey
Visible Learning-The Sequel with Professor John Hattie
The Teaching and Learning Playbook with Ben Karlin
Reconnect with Doug Lemov
Impact with Nick Hart
Curriculum Revolutions with Martin Robinson
**Special** Tiny Voices Talk with Toria Bono
Beyond Wiping Noses: Building an informed approach to pastoral leadership in schools with Stephen Lane
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