George is an education specialist with over twenty years’ experience in education advisory work in both mainstream and specialised schools and the CEO of The Samara Trust. Most recently, George provided educational consultancy for schools, trusts and new school proposer groups, including working as a specialist for New Schools Network, working alongside over 25 trusts in their development and preparation for inspection. George provided the founding leadership and development of New Islington Free School in Manchester which achieved an ‘Outstanding’ grade on its very first OFSTED inspection, and is included on the Department for Education’s Register of External Expertise, undertaking quality and compliance inspection/advisory visits, reporting to the DfE and identifying targets for improvement.
Services, acting as a consultant to UK schools seeking a move into the international market. Ralph is a Senior Associate for one of the public examination boards, is Vice Chair of the Newton Prep Council in London and governor at Bishops’ Blue Coat High School in Chester.