This course will cover the latest updates and give guidance for incorporating the NMS into your school inspection framework
Programme Outline:
James Slocombe has substantial experience of outward-facing profile-building roles in education, having served as Chief Academic Officer, Headmaster, Deputy Head (Academic), Head of Sixth Form and Head of Department (Business and Economics) at independent schools in the UK and internationally. James is a team inspector for the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate, with specific expertise in Compliance and NMSB.
Further to being a qualified teacher (with QTS), James is also a qualified business accountant (with CIMA), and co-founded the British School of Valladolid. James has served as a Governor/Non-Executive Director to 9 schools and businesses since the start of his career. As a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Educators, a Fellow of the RSA, and life-member of the Independent Schools’ Association, James actively contributes to the advancement of educational theory, practice and pedagogy, taking a particular interest in international methodologies.
In 2006, James led the UK’s delegation to the CHOGM youth forum in Malta as a Trustee of the British Youth Council and has remained politically active since. He is a proud member of The Scout Association, to which he credits his ‘can-do people-builder’ attitude and bias to action.
