Anna Leaman
Member of the GEC Circle of Influence
Bio:
Anna is a highly experienced education consultant with a background in teaching and leadership across the UK and international schools, including specialist settings for learners with SEND. She brings particular expertise in EAL pedagogy, literacy development, and inclusive curriculum design from Key Stage 3 to A Level.
Anna has led high-performing English and EAL departments, developed successful intervention programmes for reading comprehension and academic language, and supported whole-school improvement through coaching, CPD, and curriculum innovation. Her leadership has resulted in consistently outstanding student outcomes and a culture of collaboration and high expectations.
With a strategic focus on language access and equity, Anna works closely with school leaders and classroom teachers to embed inclusive, high-impact teaching practices. Her consultancy and training empower staff to deliver curriculum content confidently to multilingual learners, improving outcomes across the whole school.
Specialist Areas:
Speaker, Coach, Trainer / Facilitator, Consultant, Advisor / Mentor, Panellist / Subject Matter Expert, Writer/ Researcher
