Discovery Educational Trust
Steve Whitley is a seasoned education professional with over 40 years of experience in the sector. As the founder of EdTech Consulting since September 2018, Steve provides mentoring and strategic development for senior leaders and schools in the UK and internationally. In addition, Steve serves as a trustee for the Discovery Educational Trust and the Education Media Centre, where efforts focus on financial oversight and raising public awareness of educational research. As the International Director at Welbee, Steve helps transform workplace culture in schools to enhance staff wellbeing. Steve's earlier roles include managing director at Data Harvest Group Ltd, where international sales expanded significantly under leadership. Steve has also contributed extensively to the British Educational Suppliers Association, serving as both international specialist and BESA International Ambassador. With advanced education from Cranfield School of Management in international business and strategic growth, Steve continues to make a substantial impact in the education sector.
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Discovery Educational Trust
Discovery Educational Trust, formed 23 April 2014, operates two primary and two secondary schools in the South East area of Essex with a combined pupil capacity of 3,985. The schools consists of St Martin's School (Brentwood), Larchwood Primary School (Brentwood), Hogarth Primary School (Brentwood) and Chase High School (Southend). The Trust is a vibrant partnership of primary and secondary schools, all united in one goal to provide the best possible learning experience and environment not only for our current children but also for the next generation of pupils. Larchwood Primary School was awarded an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in March 2017 whilst St Martin's achieved a Good in January 2019 with the 16 to 19 study programmes rated Outstanding. Chase High School was inspected more recently and in February 2022 and achieved an Ofsted Good rating across all areas. Hogarth Primary School joined the Discovery Educational Trust in September 2023 with a further Brentwood primary school set to follow by the end of this year.