The Huish Centre
Building on the highly impactful Joint Practice Development approach at Richard Huish College, the Centre aims to support colleagues to develop a richer approach to professional development which is…
- Student Centric
- Supported by a Conscious Culture of listening
- Built on a robust Foundational Framework
- Evolved through teacher led Research and Development.
Partnering with Camtree (Hughes Hall Cambridge University) and Exeter University, The Huish Centre aims to put students and teachers back at the heart of education for better outcomes and experience for all.
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I began my career in education as an Educational Researcher at the University of Cambridge before going on to train as a History and Sociology teacher. I have worked in the Post-16 educational sector since 2003.
My experience in education spans from Early Years to post-16, including mainstream, special, alternative and hospital settings. In addition to my role at the Huish Centre I am a freelance educator, speaker and adviser.
I designed the ‘Finding my Voice’ Oracy approach, I’m a collaborator for Myatt & Co and also a fellow of the Chartered college, and recently lead on the Oracy strand for the ‘Re-thinking curriculum project‘.
I’m and deeply honoured to be the Director of The Centre for Practitioner Development at Richard Huish College leading on the re-professionalisation of education.
I graduated in Biology from Nottingham University and have taught A level Biology for since 2000 – and still love it! I have a Masters in Education from Bristol University.
I am inspired by the enthusiasm and confidence our staff and students have demonstrated in embracing new research methodologies
Action Research
Huish academic, student facing, and marketing teams all conduct a research project annually.
In 2025 we broadened our Action Research framework to include three distinct pathways: Academic Research, Lesson Study, and Collaborative Inquiry.
This expansion empowers staff to explore their interests in ways that best align with their professional autonomy and the needs of their students. Across all three pathways, we remain committed to an evidence-based approach while actively engaging studentsas learning partners, amplifying their voices in shaping our ongoing Action Research initiatives.
Participants in Academic Research pathway also contribute to the wider educational community by publishing their findings on CamTree, a digital library for teacher-led, close-to-practice research.