IC-ED
Was founded by Richard Gerver in 2007. It is the world's first and only educational consultancy dedicated to providing individual support, advice and design of future systems, curriculum approaches and training opportunities.
The organisation believes that education systems currently in place around the world have not been designed to deliver the best opportunities for our children in the 21st Century.
IC-ED is made up of passionate educators all of whom have a unique understanding of the future and education systems design.
We are here to help you to lead our children into the unknown.
MEET OUR PEOPLE - Richard Gerver, Jennie Howarth, James Hilton and Andy Meller
RICHARD GERVER
Richard Gerver is a former actor who was Headteacher of internationally respected Grange Primary School in Long Eaton, UK.
Prior to embarking on a career in education he supplemented his thespian dreams working in a number of settings; selling mobile phones, estate agency and as a copywriter in a below the line advertising agency. He has a passionate belief in child centric learning that focuses on experience and context. He has worked with various government agencies in the UK and abroad offering consultancy on developing creative approaches to the curriculum that will be fit for purpose in the 21st Century. He is an adviser to the DCSF, the QCA and the Government on many areas of education policy, mostly in defining school change for the 21st Century. He worked closely with the QCA on the review of the Key Stage 3 and Primary Curriculum He also works with Sir Ken Robinson on developing the creativity agenda and the work behind Ken's new book, The Element.
Richard is a former National Teaching Award winner. He has been described as one of the most innovative and inspirational school leaders of our time; highly creative, people centric and fun. Richard combines the belief that schools should have the excitement of Disneyland and the purpose of major industry. He has a clear understanding of the challenges facing our children in the future and uniquely for a primary school leader, works with some of the world’s largest organisations to extend the partnership between schools and the business sector.
Richard has given speeches all over the world including sessions for UNESCO and the Chinese Government. His talks range from the concepts of innovation and creativity, the links between education and industry, 21st century learning and leadership and management.
He is highly sought after thanks to his entertaining, energetic and passionate style. He conveys serious and though provoking messages with clarity and humour.
Richard's first book 'Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today: Education-Our Children-Their Future' will be published in September 2009 by Continuum International
Richard has appeared on numerous television and radio programmes celebrating his approach and achievements.
For more information about Richard, please visit www.richardgerver.com
FOR MEDIA CLIPS OF RICHARD IN ACTION PLEASE VISIT: http://www.sfb.com/speakers/richard_gerver/media/127
JENNIE HOWARTH
After training and working as an investigative journalist and reporter, Jennie turned to a career as an educator and has developed a reputation as one of the most dynamic and creative teachers in the UK. Her approach is based on contextual learning; enriched through experiences, role play and emotional engagement.
Jennie has an uncanny understanding of young people and how they think and feel about their place as emergent citizens in the 21st Century. A hugely skilled communicator, Jennie has been able to develop her philosophy in her own classrooms and with colleagues across the country. She was an integral part of the development of the highly celebrated curriculum at the world renowned Grange Primary School; she not only devised planning methodologies and practical techniques but also designed and created the media centre complete with television and radio facilities.
Jennie has shared her expertise in many settings including for Local Authorities and individual schools. She is at home working with staff on a one to one basis through the delivery of staff meetings and INSET, she is also vastly experienced at working with children on workshop, role play and creative curriculum techniques to support whole school development.
Jennie is a highly sought after conference speaker thanks to her self effacing style, her dynamic delivery and her passion for education.
Jennie works with business and schools to develop partnerships that extend curriculum opportunities and whole school development.
Jennie is now available for all elements of education consultancy and speaking engagements.
For more details contact her direct on: jennie.howarth@hotmail.com or through the IC-ED office.
JAMES HILTON
James has over 20 years teaching experience. Having qualified at Homerton College Cambridge, he moved to Derbyshire where he has worked in a wide variety of schools. James is currently Head of the appropriately, but coincidently, named Hilton Primary School.
At 700 on roll, Hilton is Derbyshire’s largest and fastest growing primary school.
James has a wealth of experience in planning and managing large and small scale building projects whilst running a highly successful school.
James also has small and middle –sized Headship experience.
James has been seconded by the Local Authority on a number of occasions to deliver training and support in schools across Derbyshire. He has been a trainer for both Alite and IC-ED Education Consultants. He has recently delivered training for The National College of School Leadership Staff
Conference and is part of a national think-tank - devising and delivering training to Local Authorities and schools on The Primary Capital Programme and it’s implications for teaching and learning in the 21st century.
James has also worked with both the NCSL and QCA as part of the recently announced review of the National Curriculum. In addition he provides consultancy to the NCSL as part of the Primary Leadership Reference Group.
In June 2008 James co-hosted with Richard Gerver, The National Primary Innovation Conference in Nottingham.
you can contact James through the IC-ED office.
ANDY MELLER
Andy has held a variety of jobs in education, including those of Head Teacher, advisor to Local Authorities, Literacy Consultant and a mentor and coach to newly appointed Head Teachers.
Currently in his second headship at a large primary school in Gloucestershire, Andy successfully led his first school out of Serious Weaknesses and into Category 1 ‘Beacon’ status within 3 years.
Inspired at an early stage in his career by Eric Hoffer’s view that ‘In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists’, Andy is firm in his belief that schools should focus on learning rather than teaching and is keen to explore and develop what he terms ‘learnability’ (the key skills of effective learners) as the foundation for this. Passionate about the need to ensure the child remains at the heart of all we do in school, Andy has demonstrated an ability to achieve high standards via a curriculum underpinned by creativity and experiential learning and rooted in vibrancy and colour – actors, musicians, dancers, scientists and artists are all regular visitors to school.
Described as both forward thinking and inspirational by colleagues who have attended his courses, Andy uses humour, drama and story telling techniques to convey his message in an engaging and entertaining manner. He continues to hone his presentational skills by touring at weekends with a professional theatre company.
Andy has considerable experience of working with teachers, Head Teachers, governors and support staff to help develop and improve the quality of learning experienced by children. He has spent time working in an advisory capacity with both Worcestershire and Gloucestershire Local Authorities and has led training and school development support at both school and conference level across both counties. He is a firm believer in the value of empowerment and distributed leadership and believes everyone, staff and pupils alike, has the ability to ‘lead without title’.
Andy has worked extensively in the field of school leadership/management and specialist areas include curriculum innovation, school development planning, promoting learnability, improving achievement in writing, enhancing school governance, achieving work/life balance, leading without title, refreshing the leader within and preparing for headship. He is now available for consultancy, staff training and conference speaking/leadership and will happily tailor training packages to meet individual need. For more information please contact him at andrew.meller@tesco.net or by phone on 01242 677489/078767 34097.
