Stephen is an experienced leader in education, and the CEO of Keystone Knowledge. He has worked as CEO, CFO, COO across academies since 2012 and delivered programmes of change and rapid organisational improvement.

He holds an MBA with a thesis on improving the quality of management in education, is currently working on his Doctorate, and is a national lead assessor on the School Resource Management Advisor (SRMA) programme for the DfE. He regularly speaks at national conferences on a range of topics relevant to the education sector.

  

The Impact of Thoughtful School Design on Student Learning Outcomes

A school can be like a second home for students, spending a considerable amount of time learning and absorbing information, developing thinking capabilities, and picking up valuable skills. With teachers and academics to guide them, schools need to be an inclusive environment where holistic learning and personality development are encouraged. The c...

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Case Study: Symphony Learning Trust and Keystone Knowledge - A Partnership Built on Educational Expertise

Background Symphony Learning Trust, a primary trust in Leicestershire, has consistently aimed to provide exceptional educational experiences for its students. Their growth journey brought them to Keystone Knowledge, a partner uniquely equipped to navigate the complexities of the education sector. The Challenge As Symphony Learning Trust expanded it...

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How Risk Assessment for Schools in the UK Helps Identify Vulnerabilities

Crises can strike without prior warning and be highly detrimental to any established business, especially in the current uncertain economic climate. This holds true for the UK's education sector, where schools and academy trusts are struggling to deal with multiple issues, from budget cuts to curriculum changes. The ideal way to mitigate any form o...

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Scale up Your School Operations for the 2024/25 School Year

As your school grows, you'll realise that scaling education and operations is necessary to stay competitive. However, scaling and upgrading school operations within the education sector can be a challenge as education costs continue to rise. Becoming more cost-efficient is a common challenge that almost every school or MAT faces when upgrading oper...

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4 Tips for Effective Financial Management in MATs

An ever-evolving financial climate in the education sector poses certain challenges to schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs). The demanding nature of the education finance sector continually tests the abilities and resilience of management, teaching and non-teaching staff in MATs. Introducing actionable measures to mitigate financial difficulties...

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What Are The Benefits of Outsourcing HR Services for Schools?

A reliable HR department is instrumental to the success of any organisation, no matter the size. From hiring staff to absence management and grievances, the human resource department is key to maintaining employee relations within any organisation. Likewise, the department of human resources for schools and Multi Academy Trusts plays an integral ro...

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