Foundations For Success
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With a skillset covering all areas of school life, we have a consultant ready to work alongside you .
Children and Young People
Children and Young people, in an everchanging world, are front and centre of all our consultants work. We only work with professionals who have the same ethos and values in education as ourselves, wanting to shape a better educational landscape.
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Louise Jones
Louise has a rich and diverse background in education, community, and youth culture, with a lens on how social change and technological advancements influence life, learning methods and underpin solutions, looking at both pedagogical and andragogical approaches.
Before joining ThingLink, Louise was part of Google for Education working as the Scottish Lead, prior to this it was public sector all the way!
Her extensive experience spans three decades in the education sector, specifically where she worked with education authorities in Reading, Portsmouth and the Scottish Highlands. Her work primarily revolved around developing strategies for inclusive education, health improvement and digital learning.
Louise also currently works as a volunteer for Locate International, a charity dedicated to solving cold cases of missing and unidentified people, Louise's role is bringing technology based solutions for media campaigns and managing case data.
Area of expertise
Interactive and Immersive Learning, Scenario Based Learning, Skills based learning, digital infrastructure, Chromebooks and Google for Education, ThingLink, Inclusive Digital Learning and Accessibility
Professional Experience
ThingLink, Chief Community Officer - Google for Education Scotland Lead - The Highland Council ICT in Learning Manager, The Highland Council / NHS Highland Health Improvement Manager (CfE Health and Wellbeing Curriculum), Health Promoting Schools Manager, Portsmouth City Council, Education Lead, Inclusion Projects Manger, Oxford County Council, Youth and Community Manager.
What's my why?! - I genuinely believe learning experiences can be more accessible, more engaging, more impactful, culturally and contextually relevant for learners with the right type of multimodal technologies and skilled, confident educators. I'm a systemic thinker for solving challenges, believe in supporting educators, parents / carers and creating a vibrant community around the school.
I wish that all learners (throughout life) can have opportunities presented to them that provide this and enable them to participate in contributing too. Luckily, many many years ago, I belonged to a community where it didn't matter what you looked like, your background, your abilities or likes, or even what you did, it taught me a lot about diversity!
Key Achievements
Edufuturist 2020 A year no-one will forget! 2016, Successful design and corporate buy-in for the Highland Digital Learning Strategy, Designing the infrastructure and approach for 1-1 devices across 226 schools.
2006, Scottish Education Award for 'Making a Difference' Health Promoting Schools in Highland.
1994, I double-graded in Karate and got a yellow belt. That was an awesome feeling.
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TESTIMONIAL
Reviews
Foundations for Success (FFS) stands as a beacon in the realm of education consultancy, firmly rooted in values and driven by an unwavering commitment to bolster leadership capacities in primary education. Their approach is not just theoretical; it's been enriched by contemporary research and continuous professional development (CPD), setting them apart in the competitive landscape of educational consultancy.
One of the most commendable attributes of FFS is their explicit focus on the symbiotic relationship between leadership and student outcomes. They understand that by building the capacities of school leaders, there's a ripple effect that positively impacts the academic and personal growth trajectories of students. By offering tailor-made solutions anchored in robust research, FFS ensures that leaders are not only equipped with the necessary skills but also with strategies that are actionable and contextually relevant.
In a world where the educational landscape is ever-evolving, Foundations for Success serves as a guiding hand, ensuring that the leaders of our schools are empowered, thereby guaranteeing brighter futures for our young learners. This consultancy is not just about building foundations; it's about paving pathways for lasting success in education.
John Burrows
SLT