Mikel Boucon has ten years of experience working in education in Barnet primarily serving as a KS2 teacher and Design and Technology subject leader; currently he works at Livingstone Primary and Nursery School. During this time, he has developed a rich and ambitious D&T curriculum addressing the needs of diverse learners from EYFS through to KS2 raising the standard for D&T across the school.

Notably, during a recent 'outstanding' Ofsted inspection, where D&T underwent a deep dive, he was commended for keeping up-to-date of educational trends, promoting best practices, and ensuring high-quality professional development opportunities for staff, thus bolstering subject-specific knowledge and teaching expertise.

Mikel is eager to share his expertise and enthusiasm for D&T by supporting his colleagues. His aim is to create a network with his fellow D&T leads and class teachers in order to develop the confidence and knowledge necessary to enhance the subject and deliver enriching educational experiences.

Diana Choulerton has 25 years’ experience working in education as a teacher, leader and inspector. Diana has worked as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) from 2014 to 2017.  During this time Diana has developed a wide range of experience and high level of skill related to inspection and education improvement.  This included leading inspections and monitoring visits of primary and secondary schools as well as SEND area inspections.  Whilst working as an HMI she also took on the role of Ofsted National Lead for Design and Technology.  Prior to joining Ofsted she worked as a senior advisor for a local authority leading on 14 to 19 strategy.  Diana also has 13 years’ previous experience working in secondary schools holding middle and senior leadership responsibilities in that time.

Diana offers insight, support and advice for leaders in primary and secondary schools and local authorities on all aspects of education improvement.  Specific areas of expertise include; change management, monitoring and evaluation, development planning, curriculum and assessment, teaching pedagogy, SEND reform implementation and 14-19 strategy.  Diana also remains passionate about D&T education and welcome opportunities to utilise my expertise in the subject.

Belinda Goodman is a Leader of Education with 30 years' experience teaching and leading in primary schools across Barnet. She has extensive expertise in EYFS and KS1, school improvement, curriculum development and teacher development. As a senior leader, lead practitioner and local authority adviser, she has supported schools through coaching, modelling, mentoring, professional development and consultancy. She was part of the leadership team that took her school from Special Measures to Outstanding and has spent more than 15 years working with schools across the borough to raise standards and improve outcomes for pupils. She also works with trainee and early career teachers through training, observation and mentoring programmes.

Belinda has particular expertise in art, design technology, phonics and early reading.  She offers support in teaching and learning; whole school curriculum design, implementation and progression; subject leadership development; lesson observation, coaching and modelling; mentoring for ECTs and middle leaders; assessment and raising standards; school improvement planning; developing staff subject knowledge; professional development and INSET delivery; developing provision and learning environments, and practical in-class support.

Belinda is passionate about developing creative, joyful, opportunities for learning and supporting and empowering staff to ensure their children make the best possible progress.

Emma Jacobs is art consultant and artist-educator. She has worked as an art subject leader in Barnet, Haringey and Islington schools for over 20 years designing creative curriculums, developing enrichment workshops, leading projects and community events. She has extensive experience of delivering visual arts projects, working with diverse audiences and collaborating with contemporary artists, museums, galleries and art centres.

 

Emma is a practising artist and has an MA in Art Education, Culture and Practice from UCL/IoE. Emma has curated educational exhibitions in public spaces and local institutions. She is committed to the arts as a powerful force for learning.

Emma has developed projects funded by Barnet Youth and Culture Access Fund and the Redrow Community Fund leading to exhibitions at Royal Academy of Arts (YASS), National Gallery (Take One Picture), artsdepot N12, billboards in central London (Show & Tell Photography), UCL and Resource for London.

 

Emma worked in television at the BBC for 12 years as a director and assistant producer, making programmes and links for CBeebies/CBBC.

 

Emma can support primary schools to develop their art curriculums, assist with or lead INSET training and help to devise bespoke projects with artists. As an artist-educator herself, Emma can also lead art workshops across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and offer training or curate high quality exhibitions and displays in schools.

Belinda Goodman currently works in The Hyde School and has been teaching in Barnet schools for almost 20 years. She has extensive experience across the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. During this time she has had responsibility for Literacy, Gifted and Talented Learners, Design Technology and Art and Design. Most recently she has supported staff with the implementing of the Creative Curriculum and whole school creative projects. She currently sits on the Teacher Advisory Group for the Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts, a charity to promote arts education entitlement.

Belinda is happy to work with staff to deliver lessons, assist with planning or lead INSET. She is passionate about developing creative opportunities for learning and helping staff find cross curricular links to give all children an opportunity to show what they are good at.