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Science Teacher
Inspiring young people through engaging science education and strong relationships in the classroom.
About Fran
A career built around better outcomes for young people.
For more than two decades, Fran has worked across education, leadership and prevention, supporting young people to develop confidence, resilience and ambition.
She began her career as a Science Teacher, where she quickly became known for making learning engaging, accessible and relevant. Her commitment to pupils, colleagues and school improvement led her into senior leadership and ultimately to the role of Deputy Headteacher.
As a school leader, Fran helped shape teaching and learning, safeguarding, curriculum development, staff performance and wider school improvement. Her focus was always practical: creating the conditions in which young people and the adults supporting them could succeed.
Alongside her leadership roles, Fran has worked extensively as a Personal Tutor, mentor and coach. She has supported young people through academic, personal and emotional challenges, helping them build self-belief and make positive choices about their future.
Fran has also played a significant role in teacher training and professional development. She has trained, mentored and supported teachers at different stages of their careers, from new entrants to aspiring school leaders, helping them develop the confidence and skills needed to create lasting impact in the classroom.
Career journey
Experience from the classroom to community-wide prevention.
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Personal Tutor
Supporting pupils through academic, personal and emotional challenges while building confidence and aspiration.
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Deputy Headteacher
Leading school improvement, safeguarding, curriculum development, teaching quality and staff development.
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Teacher Trainer
Training and mentoring teachers, newly qualified staff and aspiring leaders across the education sector.
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CAP Partnership Work
Working with schools, police, councils, retailers and community partners to reduce alcohol-related harm among young people.
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Founder
Creating Youth Futures Partnership to address a wider range of harmful and risky behaviours through prevention and opportunity.
Her vision
Prevention works best when young people are given something better to move towards.
Early support
Intervening before concerns become crises and helping young people access support at the right time.
Positive opportunity
Building confidence, skills and aspiration through meaningful experiences and diversionary activities.
Shared responsibility
Bringing schools, families, councils, charities and communities together around common goals.