A former head teacher, Mick Waters works closely with teachers and leaders in schools, MATs and local authorities to support the development of teaching approaches and curriculum to ensure the best learning outcomes for children. For some years he was Director of Curriculum for England, based at the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and before that held the post of Chief Education Officer for the City of Manchester. He is also invited to work at a policy level with government in different parts of the world. 

Articles and interviews available

Mick is available for interview, expert comment or bylined articles on a range of topics, such as:

• What the curriculum and assessment review could still learn from one of education’s great figures.
• A reflection on Tim Brighouse’s impact on education.
• How can teachers and school leaders implement Tim Brighouse’s ideas, aims and approaches in their schools?
• How can policy makers realise the vision presented in Unfinished Business? 

View the press release for Unfinished Business here.

Click here to listen in on Mick's podcast with Pivotal Education - 'Mick Waters on Centralisation, OFSTED and Brilliant Schools'.