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Educ8 provide independent Alternative Education schools across England to support learners at risk of exclusion, or who are disengaged from mainstream education.
Initially formed in Leicester in 2009 by Jevon Payne and Tim Warner, Educ8 Leicester provided a single vocational sports programme as a part time alternative provision. Educ8 has since become a national independent provider that has developed both its vocational offer and broader curriculum across 5 locations.
It has expanded it's governance team from 2 to 8 with experience in school improvement, safeguarding, teaching and learning, finance, childcare, and human resources to name but a few.
OUR VISION
To support each young person that is referred to us,
prepare and succeed for their next steps in life.
We will challenge and aid our young people to achieve their
highest aspirations and become confident and capable citizens.
OUR MISSION
We create inclusive and inspiring learning environments.
Every young person is supported to re-engage with education, discover their strengths, and build skills for life.
Young people progress through personalised pathways, vocational opportunities, and high expectations.
OUR VALUES
> Respect
Valuing ourselves, others, and our communities.
> Nurture
Fostering growth, wellbeing, and resilience in every young person.
> Ambition
Believing that every young person can fulfil their potential.
The Executive Board
Julie Price Grimshaw
Advisory Co-Chair
After teaching music and English for 16 years, she became a senior lecturer in education at Manchester Metropolitan University. She then joined Ofsted as HMI and was involved in over 200 inspections. Julie has extensive experience as a Chair of Governors in both primary and secondary schools and her current work, through B11 Education, involves governance and school improvement support for a range of schools and Trusts.
Tim Warner
Co-Chair
Finance & People Director
Cofounder of Educ8 with more than 20 years of experience within the education sector. A qualified accountant currently the group CFO with responsibilities for HR and risk management. He has experience of quality management with ISO9001:2000 and is a trained internal auditor.
Jevon Payne
Quality of Education & Safeguarding Director
Cofounder of Educ8 with a wealth of experience across education. Has been the chair of governors for a PRU and has vast experience of youth work and supporting young people. Currently has oversight and coordination of assurance relating to Quality of Education (Curriculum & Teaching and Achievement) and Safeguarding.
Neil Prince
Estates, Health & Safety, Compliance Director
Ex professional footballer who has been involved with coaching and supporting children for more than 11 years. He is the Managing Director of Community Multi Sports Coaching. He has been a primary school governor for over 5 years. He is currently responsible for estates management, health and safety, and statutory compliance relating to the school environment.
Kirsty Mackey
Welfare Member
More than 10 years experience as Managing Director of PlayFit Kids Clubs overseeing 5 OfSTED registered preschools and childcare settings. Qualified first aid trainer and currently advising the board on child welfare matters.
Joseph Mangan
Ex Oficio Member
Over 18 years of senior leadership experience, including 10 years as a headteacher in secondary schools. He was part of the Liverpool Association of Secondary Heads steering committee and took on the roles of Vice Chair and Chair of the group. Since retiring from headship he has worked as an educational consultant.
Shaun Whittingham
Education Member
Currently the Head Teacher of Leicester Partnership School (LPS) for which he has held the role for 18 years. The LPS is Leicester City's Secondary Pupil Referral Service and was last rated Good in 2019. Shaun provides extensive educational experience to the board.
James McDonald
Ex Oficio Member
An Educational Consultant specialising in Leadership, SEND and Alternative Provision. He has 10 years of experience in Headship and has served on Secondary School Senior Leadership Teams since 2008. A former English teacher, James likes to keep up to date with academic research. Outside of work, James enjoys playing music.
The Senior
Leadership Team
Owen Howell
Deputy Executive Headteacher
SEND Co-ordinator
Quality Nominee
Anthony Allen
Head of School Coventry
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Debi Capper
Head of School Liverpool
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Liam Donnelly
Head of School Northumberland
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mason Yates
Head of School Leicester
Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Mill House
Nailstone Road
Carlton
Warwickshire
CV13 0DH
Telephone: 0116 403 0003
Email: enquiries@educ8group.com