Dr Sam Parrett CBE

Our AWESOME Leadership Framework, co-created with Elevare leaders, celebrates the values, heritage and ambition that have shaped our journey for 15 years. Built on authentic leadership stories,it future-proofs our mission,strengthens our collective impact lsec.ac.uk/information/ne…

Best way to spend a Friday night - under the lights with my two favourite teams @WestHam @Wrexham_AFC

We are here again @citylit for our summer @educationgovuk Just One Thing conference - facilitated so expertly by @MarkMalcomson and with our first speaker positively recognising the unique role that the FE sector plays in our communities and the importance of place based leadership @bphillipsonMP @EllenThinnesen

What a week it’s been.

One of those weeks that reminds you why leadership is never about one person — it’s about people, purpose, and culture.

Across our organisation, I’ve seen the AWESOME leadership framework come to life in so many ways through the passion, professionalism, and commitment of our staff.

From our hugely successful golf fundraising day — bringing people together to support opportunities for young people and raising almost £20k 🌟 to welcoming Ofsted for our first inspection under the new framework London South East Academies Trust the energy, confidence and teamwork on display has been incredible 🌟

We’ve also seen our best ever attendance at GCSE retakes this week London South East Colleges - a powerful reflection of the aspirations, encouragement and support culture our teams create for learners every single day. These moments matter enormously because they demonstrate belief, resilience and commitment to success.

In the middle of all of this, I also had the privilege of representing our amazing team at a Royal Garden Party — a moment of real pride, and one that reinforced just how fortunate I am to work alongside such talented, committed and inspiring colleagues every day.

I’m particularly proud of how colleagues approached the inspection process: calm, authentic, pupil-focused and ambitious. The feedback and experience reflected the strength of our culture and the dedication of staff across every level of the organisation - transforming lives through the power of education 🌟

We also held our College Corporation Strategic Planning Day this week — an important opportunity to look ahead, challenge ourselves, and continue shaping a bold future for education, skills and community impact.

What stands out most is the consistency of our people:
⭐ showing up for each other
⭐ leading with integrity
⭐ embracing challenge positively
⭐ and always keeping public service at the centre of what we do

Leadership frameworks only matter if they are lived every day — and this week our teams truly embodied AWESOME leadership Elevare Civic Education Group - elevating and empowering others is at the heart of all we do ❤️🌟❤️

Feeling incredibly grateful and inspired by the people I get to work alongside every day 🌟

#Leadership #Education #Teamwork #Culture #FurtherEducation #Skills #Ofsted #StrategicLeadership #Fundraising #GCSE #AWESOMELeadership

Just back from a few days in Manchester with 80 school and college leaders.

Strong conversations on leadership, inclusion and improving outcomes for young people.

Real openness and willingness to collaborate.
Manchester always delivers.

Not convinced this slide reflects our leadership philosophy, but it did make me smile… 😉