Jeremy is Co-Director of Education Services (Primary and Early Years) and leads the primary and Early Years teams. Previously he held the position of Head of Primary: School Leadership, providing school improvement services to schools in and beyond Hertfordshire. Having started his teaching career in London, Jeremy has taught across the primary age range, having held teaching and leadership posts in Hertfordshire and London schools. Prior to joining HFL Education, he was one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors, based in the London region. The role involved leading inspections of maintained schools, independent schools and academies, reviewing local authority arrangements for school improvement, and inspecting initial teacher education providers. It also involved quality assuring the work of Ofsted Inspectors and providing training for inspectors, school leaders and governors. Before working for Ofsted, Jeremy was the headteacher of a Hertfordshire academy judged outstanding by Ofsted.

Liz is Co-Director of Education Services (Secondary, Special and AP) and leads the secondary and special teams. Previously Deputy Director of Education Services (Secondary) she has over twenty five years’ experience of teaching and supporting English and literacy in schools. Her work with schools comprises a mixture of support and challenge. She is passionate about improving and enhancing students’ enjoyment and experience of English, drama and media and has a proven track record of leadership as a head of English, literacy co-ordinator and induction training co-ordinator. Liz specialises in supporting English teachers across key stages 3, 4 and 5 working with NQTs, through to heads of English and senior leaders to ensure that students across Hertfordshire maximise their potential.