Hi, I'm James.
I help schools get even better at what they do, so that all young people can develop the knowledge, skills, habits and confidence they need to live awesome lives.
Most of my work boils down to two convictions:
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Implementation is the biggest lever we have. Schools are not short of good ideas. What's hard is making them stick. Getting that right does more to improve outcomes for young people than anything else I know.
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There is more to human development than learning about subjects. A knowledge-rich curriculum is essential. Alongside this, young people also need time and space to understand themselves, to learn how to direct their own learning, and to develop the confidence they need to thrive in school and in their lives beyond the school gates.
Dr James Mannion · Co-Founder, RethinkingED
I'm also interested in the bigger picture - how we might reform the education system, and strengthen our democracy, so that more people can thrive and enjoy this crazy existence of ours.
I'm a former teacher and school leader, an author and a government adviser. I have an MA in Person-Centred Education from Sussex and a PhD in Self-Regulated Learning from Cambridge. I've also written and performed in four rock musicals. So far :)
A few places to start, depending on what brings you here:
So. Stick the kettle on, make yourself at home, and drop me a line if you have a question - or schedule a call if you'd like to chat.
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Dr James Mannion
Co-Founder, RethinkingED