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Perspectives - “Strong Black Women”

08th October 2020

Justina Asafu-Adjaye is an educator who has been working with children and families for over 25 years. She chats with James about her experience of being labelled a "Strong Black Woman".

James Birchenough

James is the Headteacher at one of TLG's Education Centres. He is married with 2 young children. He began his teaching career as a primary school teacher in Stoke-on-Trent and has been at TLG since 2016!

Black History - a perspective from TLG

01st October 2020

TLG's Education Policy Lead Deborah Barnett reflects on what Black History means to her and how key figures can influence TLG students for the better.

Deborah Barnett

Deborah Barnett is School Development Manager and Education Policy Lead, she is London based and has worked in mainstream education, special schools and alternative provision for over twenty years. Deborah has a broad and in depth knowledge of national education policy and passionate about social and racial justice in education. She is committed to structural change to ensure all children can achieve more in schools. Her values in education are firmly linked to an inclusive, comprehensive system where all learners are valued equally.

Why Black Lives Matter!

01st October 2020

With Black History Month beginning today, never has the issue of inclusion been more pertinent. Tim Morfin, TLG's Founder and Chief Executive, gives his perspective on the events in America and closer to home.

Tim Morfin

Tim Morfin is the founder and Chief Executive of TLG. Tim, together with a group of other volunteers from a local church, began TLG by helping young people struggling in school in Bradford. He now leads the organisation nationally, still committed to bringing hope and a future to children and their families. He is married to Rachel and has three teenage sons.

A call to action

30th September 2020

Deborah, TLG's new Education Policy Lead, has started her new role with a wealth of experience and a real drive to affect lasting change for the children TLG works with. In this blog she introduces herself, the work she will do and what inspires her.

Deborah Barnett

It’s time for action on child food poverty

01st September 2020

TLG adds its voice to those of Marcus Rashford and some of the biggest food brands in the UK in calling on the Government to agree to three policy decisions aimed at eradicating child hunger.

Beth Prescott

Before coming to TLG, Beth worked as a Fundraising Project Manager for poverty-relief charity Christians Against Poverty. Beth also has expansive experience in the political sector. Beth is a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town and enjoys hiking through the Yorkshire countryside followed by a local ale in the pub.

TLG’s statement on this year’s results

17th August 2020

TLG's statement in response to the government's decision regarding this year's Further Education and Key Stage 4 (and equivalent) results

Beth Prescott

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