Testimonials

Here are some testimonials that highlight the impact and effectiveness of Strive4 Academy Trust. These reflect the positive experiences of pupils, parents, staff and partners, demonstrating how our collaborative approach to education fosters excellence and supports the development of each individual and each school. The feedback below illustrates the tangible improvements in academic achievement, personal growth, and school culture that our trust has helped bring about across a community of schools.

I’ve worked alongside Amanda Jennings for a year while on the NLE pathway. The overall experience has been extremely valuable, from the visits to her schools to the support on developing our curriculum, all members of my staff team came away with a wealth of knowledge to use back at our school.

As a leader Amanda was able to support me to focus on the key issues and address them quickly. Coming towards the end of the year we received the Ofsted call the support from Amanda definitely was a vital part of making that whole experience successful. I can’t thank Amanda and her team enough.

When the support came to an end I was reluctant to let go of the working relationship. I am grateful know that Amanda is just at the end of the phone if I ever need her advice or support.

‘Thank you so much’

Ms Sharon Parson

Headteacher at Mayville Primary school

Having known Amanda Jennings and STRIVE for a number of years, I approached Amanda to develop a bespoke package of training sessions for the teachers at Brampton Primary School. Her longstanding expertise and dedication made her the ideal choice for this important initiative. The focus of the training was on understanding cognitive overload and the significance of retrieval strategies. Her approach was exemplary; she crafted and delivered engaging sessions that seamlessly blended theory with practical strategies applicable in the classroom.

She was accompanied by colleagues from her leadership team, enhancing the depth and breadth of the training. The organisation and preparation that went into these sessions were extensive, and Amanda and her team demonstrated utmost professionalism by arriving punctually and fully prepared.

Our staff were highly complementary about the bespoke nature of the training, finding it both insightful and impactful. Her dedication and commitment to Brampton Primary School were truly commendable, and we are eager to continue our collaboration with STRIVE in this academic year. I wholeheartedly recommend the training provided at our school.

Mrs Paven Kettory