Loughborough Schools Foundation
Dan Copeman's work experience includes various roles in the education sector. Dan is currently the Director of Digital Strategy at Loughborough Schools Foundation since February 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Computing and Digital Strategy at Loughborough Grammar School from September 2018 to February 2020.
From September 2017 to September 2018, Dan worked as an Assistant Head at George Spencer Academy. Dan also held the position of Head of Computing from September 2013 to September 2017, and before that, they were a Teacher at the same school from June 2009 to September 2013.
Additionally, Dan worked as a Specialist Leader of Education at National College from September 2016 to September 2018. Dan was a CAS Master Teacher at Computing At School from September 2013 to September 2018.
Lastly, Dan served as a Summer Lecturer at Keele University from August 2010 to August 2011.
Dan Copeman obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science from Loughborough University, where they studied from 2007 to 2008. From 2008 to 2009, they attended Nottingham Trent University and earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Multimedia Technology at De Montfort University between 2004 and 2007. Dan completed their secondary education at Rawlins High School, where they obtained their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSEs) and A-Levels from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, they obtained the certification of Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert for the academic year 2020-2021 from Microsoft in September 2020.
Loughborough Schools Foundation
Loughborough Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation of four independent schools. The Foundation comprises Loughborough Grammar School (boys, 10-18, day and boarding), Loughborough High School (girls, 11-18), Fairfield Prep School (co-educational, 3-11) and Loughborough Amherst School (co-educational 4-18). Loughborough Grammar School was established in 1495, both Loughborough High School and Loughborough Amherst School in 1850, whilst Fairfield Prep School has been an autonomous school since 1969. The schools are situated on two neighbouring campuses on the south side of Loughborough. They enjoy an excellent reputation for their academic, cultural and sporting achievements, and for the quality of their pastoral care. An extensive transport system for pupils operates across the East Midlands. Loughborough Schools Foundation is renowned for its ongoing programme of improvements to its facilities. Significant investment has been made in a state-of-the-art science park and a dedicated Music department, and at Fairfield, an £8m new school building has opened which has provided extra space which all pupils are benefiting from, in addition to a purpose-built Kindergarten unit for children from 3 years. In autumn 2016, Loughborough Nursery also opened for children from 6 weeks to 4 years. Loughborough Schools Foundation employs approximately 660 staff in both teaching and non-teaching roles. The four Heads are responsible for the management of educational activities whilst business aspects of the Foundation are managed by the Chief Operating Officer through the centralised functions of finance, estates, health & safety, catering, network services, human resources, marketing, commercial, and the development office.