About Us

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Name	Area of work for Let's Think	Work outside of Let's Think
Alan Edmiston	Primary and secondary maths. ACTS, school accreditation, website, conference.	Maths/Science consultant across KS 1 - 3 SEND support in maths and science SEND lead for the Solent Maths Hub Editor of Equals for the Math’s Association Stem Consultant for the Science Learning Partnerships Part-time PhD student @ Brunel University
Alex Black	Primary and secondary science. Research on LT effectiveness, ACTS, conference, twitter, blog and newsletter	Biology teacher guidance, curriculum and lesson writing for Cambridge International and AP College Board curriculum. Science consultant primary and secondary Theory of Knowledge consultant
David Bailey	Secondary science	Director of Research & Development at Carmel Education Trust, based in the North East of England. Director of Carmel Research School, part of the Research School Network. Programme Director 'Leadership Lite', currently undergoing efficacy trial with Wellcome Trust/EEF. Senior Facilitator for STEM Learning, supporting a number of Science Learning Partnerships. Consultant supporting a large Multi-Academy Trust in science. Governor at a Federation of Primary Schools.
Helen Lewis	Primary maths, conference	Senior Lecturer, Swansea University School of Education  Associate Early Education Inspector - Estyn Thinking Matters Hub member Research - eg metacognition/ wellbeing/ curriculum MA/PhD/ EdD supervision
Jeremy Hodgen	Trustee, Maths	Professor of Mathematics Education at UCL Institute of Education Research: teaching and learning in mathematics at both primary and secondary, formative assessment, evaluation of interventions in large scale trials and RCTs, analysing large scale datasets, systematic reviews, the effects of grouping students, understanding low attainment, CAME.
Leah Crawford	Primary and secondary English,  conference	Leah has worked with the Let’s Think in English team since 2013. As an LA Inspector/adviser, she worked on secondary and primary phase pilot projects in Hampshire where there is now a thriving network of schools. Leah is now an independent consultant, speaker and author for Let’s Think in English, Opening Doors and her own company Thinktalk.
Lynda Maple	Primary/lower secondary maths	Masters in Maths education. Consultancy for individual schools.
Martina Lecky	Trustee, secondary science	Doctorate in Education in teachers’ professional development with the CASE methodology Experienced CASE practitioner trained at King’s College in 1990s by Philip Adey and Michael Shayer Executive headteacher - Vanguard Learning Trust Headteacher  - Ruislip High School
Mary Oliver	Trustee, Science Lead Tutor	Associate Professor of Science Education, School of Education, University of Nottingham Research field: secondary analysis of large datasets, CASE, evaluation of interventions Doctoral and master’s level thesis supervision, teaching research integrity and ethics at doctoral level and teaching PGCEi; CASE support in schools through PD
Michael Walsh	Trustee, co-developer of Let’s Think in English programme, English Lead Tutor Primary and secondary English, ACTs, conference, finance committee	Project director for Futurezone, a voluntary collaborative of 19 schools in Islington aiming for excellence for children through: enhancing teaching and learning, developing inspiring leaders, collaboration between children and Innovative business management. Lead Art Projects in partnership with English Heritage and poetry courses for schools in London.
Natasha Serret	Science Lead Tutor, Primary Science, co-author of 'Let's Think Through Science' (7 and 8), professional development in cognitive acceleration	Course leader: BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS) Nottingham Trent University Editor for the Association for Science Education (ASE) journal: Science Teacher Education Research field: Enabling the pedagogical transformation of classroom teachers' practice in formative assessment and cognition in science. Doctoral level thesis supervision
Sarah Seleznyov	Trustee,  Primary mathematics with a focus on Early Years and Key Stage 1	Director, Southwark Teaching School Alliance and formerly Programme Leader at UCL Institute of Education Research field: teacher professional development, particularly Japanese lesson study
Shirley Larkin	Trustee	Senior lecturer, Graduate School of Education, University of Exeter Research field: metacognition across ages and subjects Doctoral supervision, teaching MSc research methods, MA metacognition and self regulated learning
Stuart Twiss	Co-author of Let’s Think through Maths 6-9, Collaborator on ESRC funded RCPCM project. Chair of LTF Finance Committee and Project Manager for ACTS.	Formerly Chief Adviser of Schools in Poole and Head of School Improvement in Bournemouth. Currently an education consultant and tutor on projects such as Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (EEF project).

Charity No: 1150648 Company No: 7736467 Registered address: Second Floor, Kestrel House, Falconry Court, Bakers Lane, Epping, Essex, CM16 5BD Administrator: Lynda Maple, 8 Albert House, Pittville Place, Cheltenham. GL52 3HZ Telephone: 01242 244815 Click here for Let's Think Privacy Notice [post_title] => About Us [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => about-us [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-09 14:05:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-09 13:05:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://jamjarhosting.co.uk/clients/ltss/?page_id=76 [menu_order] => 1 [post_type] => page [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [queried_object_id] => 76 [request] => SELECT wp_posts.* FROM wp_posts WHERE 1=1 AND (wp_posts.ID = '76') AND wp_posts.post_type = 'page' ORDER BY wp_posts.post_date DESC [posts] => Array ( [0] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2014-04-23 12:22:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-04-23 11:22:31 [post_content] => The Let’s Think Forum is a registered charity led by a group of academics, teachers and tutors. We work with teachers through professional development programmes and the provision of exemplar lessons in English, maths and science.  

Name	Area of work for Let's Think	Work outside of Let's Think
Alan Edmiston	Primary and secondary maths. ACTS, school accreditation, website, conference.	Maths/Science consultant across KS 1 - 3 SEND support in maths and science SEND lead for the Solent Maths Hub Editor of Equals for the Math’s Association Stem Consultant for the Science Learning Partnerships Part-time PhD student @ Brunel University
Alex Black	Primary and secondary science. Research on LT effectiveness, ACTS, conference, twitter, blog and newsletter	Biology teacher guidance, curriculum and lesson writing for Cambridge International and AP College Board curriculum. Science consultant primary and secondary Theory of Knowledge consultant
David Bailey	Secondary science	Director of Research & Development at Carmel Education Trust, based in the North East of England. Director of Carmel Research School, part of the Research School Network. Programme Director 'Leadership Lite', currently undergoing efficacy trial with Wellcome Trust/EEF. Senior Facilitator for STEM Learning, supporting a number of Science Learning Partnerships. Consultant supporting a large Multi-Academy Trust in science. Governor at a Federation of Primary Schools.
Helen Lewis	Primary maths, conference	Senior Lecturer, Swansea University School of Education  Associate Early Education Inspector - Estyn Thinking Matters Hub member Research - eg metacognition/ wellbeing/ curriculum MA/PhD/ EdD supervision
Jeremy Hodgen	Trustee, Maths	Professor of Mathematics Education at UCL Institute of Education Research: teaching and learning in mathematics at both primary and secondary, formative assessment, evaluation of interventions in large scale trials and RCTs, analysing large scale datasets, systematic reviews, the effects of grouping students, understanding low attainment, CAME.
Leah Crawford	Primary and secondary English,  conference	Leah has worked with the Let’s Think in English team since 2013. As an LA Inspector/adviser, she worked on secondary and primary phase pilot projects in Hampshire where there is now a thriving network of schools. Leah is now an independent consultant, speaker and author for Let’s Think in English, Opening Doors and her own company Thinktalk.
Lynda Maple	Primary/lower secondary maths	Masters in Maths education. Consultancy for individual schools.
Martina Lecky	Trustee, secondary science	Doctorate in Education in teachers’ professional development with the CASE methodology Experienced CASE practitioner trained at King’s College in 1990s by Philip Adey and Michael Shayer Executive headteacher - Vanguard Learning Trust Headteacher  - Ruislip High School
Mary Oliver	Trustee, Science Lead Tutor	Associate Professor of Science Education, School of Education, University of Nottingham Research field: secondary analysis of large datasets, CASE, evaluation of interventions Doctoral and master’s level thesis supervision, teaching research integrity and ethics at doctoral level and teaching PGCEi; CASE support in schools through PD
Michael Walsh	Trustee, co-developer of Let’s Think in English programme, English Lead Tutor Primary and secondary English, ACTs, conference, finance committee	Project director for Futurezone, a voluntary collaborative of 19 schools in Islington aiming for excellence for children through: enhancing teaching and learning, developing inspiring leaders, collaboration between children and Innovative business management. Lead Art Projects in partnership with English Heritage and poetry courses for schools in London.
Natasha Serret	Science Lead Tutor, Primary Science, co-author of 'Let's Think Through Science' (7 and 8), professional development in cognitive acceleration	Course leader: BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS) Nottingham Trent University Editor for the Association for Science Education (ASE) journal: Science Teacher Education Research field: Enabling the pedagogical transformation of classroom teachers' practice in formative assessment and cognition in science. Doctoral level thesis supervision
Sarah Seleznyov	Trustee,  Primary mathematics with a focus on Early Years and Key Stage 1	Director, Southwark Teaching School Alliance and formerly Programme Leader at UCL Institute of Education Research field: teacher professional development, particularly Japanese lesson study
Shirley Larkin	Trustee	Senior lecturer, Graduate School of Education, University of Exeter Research field: metacognition across ages and subjects Doctoral supervision, teaching MSc research methods, MA metacognition and self regulated learning
Stuart Twiss	Co-author of Let’s Think through Maths 6-9, Collaborator on ESRC funded RCPCM project. Chair of LTF Finance Committee and Project Manager for ACTS.	Formerly Chief Adviser of Schools in Poole and Head of School Improvement in Bournemouth. Currently an education consultant and tutor on projects such as Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (EEF project).

Charity No: 1150648 Company No: 7736467 Registered address: Second Floor, Kestrel House, Falconry Court, Bakers Lane, Epping, Essex, CM16 5BD Administrator: Lynda Maple, 8 Albert House, Pittville Place, Cheltenham. GL52 3HZ Telephone: 01242 244815 Click here for Let's Think Privacy Notice [post_title] => About Us [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => about-us [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-09 14:05:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-09 13:05:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://jamjarhosting.co.uk/clients/ltss/?page_id=76 [menu_order] => 1 [post_type] => page [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 1 [current_post] => -1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 76 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2014-04-23 12:22:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-04-23 11:22:31 [post_content] => The Let’s Think Forum is a registered charity led by a group of academics, teachers and tutors. We work with teachers through professional development programmes and the provision of exemplar lessons in English, maths and science.  

Name	Area of work for Let's Think	Work outside of Let's Think
Alan Edmiston	Primary and secondary maths. ACTS, school accreditation, website, conference.	Maths/Science consultant across KS 1 - 3 SEND support in maths and science SEND lead for the Solent Maths Hub Editor of Equals for the Math’s Association Stem Consultant for the Science Learning Partnerships Part-time PhD student @ Brunel University
Alex Black	Primary and secondary science. Research on LT effectiveness, ACTS, conference, twitter, blog and newsletter	Biology teacher guidance, curriculum and lesson writing for Cambridge International and AP College Board curriculum. Science consultant primary and secondary Theory of Knowledge consultant
David Bailey	Secondary science	Director of Research & Development at Carmel Education Trust, based in the North East of England. Director of Carmel Research School, part of the Research School Network. Programme Director 'Leadership Lite', currently undergoing efficacy trial with Wellcome Trust/EEF. Senior Facilitator for STEM Learning, supporting a number of Science Learning Partnerships. Consultant supporting a large Multi-Academy Trust in science. Governor at a Federation of Primary Schools.
Helen Lewis	Primary maths, conference	Senior Lecturer, Swansea University School of Education  Associate Early Education Inspector - Estyn Thinking Matters Hub member Research - eg metacognition/ wellbeing/ curriculum MA/PhD/ EdD supervision
Jeremy Hodgen	Trustee, Maths	Professor of Mathematics Education at UCL Institute of Education Research: teaching and learning in mathematics at both primary and secondary, formative assessment, evaluation of interventions in large scale trials and RCTs, analysing large scale datasets, systematic reviews, the effects of grouping students, understanding low attainment, CAME.
Leah Crawford	Primary and secondary English,  conference	Leah has worked with the Let’s Think in English team since 2013. As an LA Inspector/adviser, she worked on secondary and primary phase pilot projects in Hampshire where there is now a thriving network of schools. Leah is now an independent consultant, speaker and author for Let’s Think in English, Opening Doors and her own company Thinktalk.
Lynda Maple	Primary/lower secondary maths	Masters in Maths education. Consultancy for individual schools.
Martina Lecky	Trustee, secondary science	Doctorate in Education in teachers’ professional development with the CASE methodology Experienced CASE practitioner trained at King’s College in 1990s by Philip Adey and Michael Shayer Executive headteacher - Vanguard Learning Trust Headteacher  - Ruislip High School
Mary Oliver	Trustee, Science Lead Tutor	Associate Professor of Science Education, School of Education, University of Nottingham Research field: secondary analysis of large datasets, CASE, evaluation of interventions Doctoral and master’s level thesis supervision, teaching research integrity and ethics at doctoral level and teaching PGCEi; CASE support in schools through PD
Michael Walsh	Trustee, co-developer of Let’s Think in English programme, English Lead Tutor Primary and secondary English, ACTs, conference, finance committee	Project director for Futurezone, a voluntary collaborative of 19 schools in Islington aiming for excellence for children through: enhancing teaching and learning, developing inspiring leaders, collaboration between children and Innovative business management. Lead Art Projects in partnership with English Heritage and poetry courses for schools in London.
Natasha Serret	Science Lead Tutor, Primary Science, co-author of 'Let's Think Through Science' (7 and 8), professional development in cognitive acceleration	Course leader: BA (Hons) Primary Education (QTS) Nottingham Trent University Editor for the Association for Science Education (ASE) journal: Science Teacher Education Research field: Enabling the pedagogical transformation of classroom teachers' practice in formative assessment and cognition in science. Doctoral level thesis supervision
Sarah Seleznyov	Trustee,  Primary mathematics with a focus on Early Years and Key Stage 1	Director, Southwark Teaching School Alliance and formerly Programme Leader at UCL Institute of Education Research field: teacher professional development, particularly Japanese lesson study
Shirley Larkin	Trustee	Senior lecturer, Graduate School of Education, University of Exeter Research field: metacognition across ages and subjects Doctoral supervision, teaching MSc research methods, MA metacognition and self regulated learning
Stuart Twiss	Co-author of Let’s Think through Maths 6-9, Collaborator on ESRC funded RCPCM project. Chair of LTF Finance Committee and Project Manager for ACTS.	Formerly Chief Adviser of Schools in Poole and Head of School Improvement in Bournemouth. Currently an education consultant and tutor on projects such as Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (EEF project).

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