Ben Russell

Literacy Specialist

Ben is the Head Teacher of our English Hub home school, Lealholm Primary and Head Teacher of Oakridge CP School. He has experience of raising standards in all areas of the curriculum but a particular passion of his is raising engagement – and thereby attainment – for challenging boys in reading and writing. He's also an avid reader of history books in his spare time.

Areas of expertise:

• Mixed-aged schools
• Staff development
• Action planning
• Working with families to support reading at home