Media and Research
At Marlborough St Mary’s, we believe in making our voice heard within the wider educational landscape. We are committed to active research and forging meaningful connections with esteemed educational establishments such as the Farmington Trust and the University of the West of England.
We value the support, challenge, and opportunities for collaboration that working with the media can provide. Our headteacher, Dan Crossman, was recently interviewed about the national challenges surrounding SEND funding, following the release of the 2024/25 Institute for Fiscal Studies report on School Funding. During her visit, Branwen Jeffreys, the BBC Education Editor, explored our impressive provisions for all learners and engaged with Mr. Crossman in a discussion about the challenges faced by schools nationwide.
You can explore our most recent media appearances here:
BBC Website report:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy09e7w6jleo
BBC Breakfast report with Branwen Jeffreys (Interview at 1hr 15 mins)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006v5tb/breakfast
Radio 5 Live with Rachel Burden and Gordon Smart (Interview at 1hr 7 mins):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0026md8
Mr Crossman has also been speaking on 'The Crafted Conversation' podcast about the craft of leadership in the education sector. The podcast is available here:
