Brenda Bigland
Head Teacher, Lent Rise Primary School
Brenda holds a master’s degree in Institutional Management and Education Administration. She has been deeply involved in education on many levels, having been a member of the National College for School Leadership’s Governing Council and The Implementation Review Unit, for which she now works as an independent consultant.
In 1993, Brenda was appointed Head Teacher at Lent Rise Combined School, which is recognised as serving a challenging community. During Brenda’s tenure, the school has been the recipient of numerous awards honouring community leadership and high achievement in its Arts, Sports, IT, and other programmes. These awards include Ofsted’s National Outstanding School Award, the International School Award, and Investors in People status.
During the last six years, the work Brenda has undertaken has given focus to areas which link research, policy, and practice, and she is currently involved in the training, assessment, advising and consultation of both national and local organisations.
She is a member of the board for the Training and Development Agency for schools, a primary consultant for the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, an ambassador for the British Council and is involved in the European Leaders’ Network. Brenda is frequently asked to speak about 21st Century Learning and 21st Century Leadership at national and international conferences.
Brenda works with the business world through her links with BESA and through her partnerships with individual organisations. She is also a Trustee of Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust.
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