Sir Alan Steer
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Speaker Topics
- Secondary
- School Improvement
- Raising Standards
- Pastoral
- Learning
- Leadership
- Childrens Services
- Behaviour/Discipline
Introduction
Sir Alan began his teaching career in 1971 in Leeds. Subsequently he taught in Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire before moving to Redbridge. Here Sir Alan was Head teacher of Seven Kings High School for 23 years. The school is now recognised as one of the leading schools in the country, judged by Ofsted to be outstanding in every category and sub category.
Sir Alan’s particular expertise and interest is in Behaviour and Discipline – indeed he has quoted there are “101 ways to encourage discipline”. Sometimes referred to as the Government’s “behaviour tsar”, Sir Alan is in high demand to speak at a range of high profile national conferences.
Current Positions Held
• Member of Board of Governors OFSTED
• Member of Advisory board S.S.A.T.
• Director and national judge Teaching Awards
Personal Achievements and Awards
• Received a Knighthood in the Birthday Honours -2004
• Honorary Fellow – University of East London – 2003
• Head teacher of the Year for London and the South East - 2000
Relevant Career and Professional Background
• Head teacher of Seven Kings High School 1985-2008
Secondary Education Advisor D.C.S.F. 2005-10
Appointed to conduct a review of Behaviour in Schools and Associated issues for the Secretary of State – 2005, 2008-10
• Pro-Director Institute of Education London 2008-10
Additional Information
Publications:
Learning Behaviour 2005
Learning Behaviour : Lessons Learned 2009