Strongly advocating for putting relationships at the heart of the organisation and design of our schools for over 30 years.
Patrons
Satish Kumar
Founder and Patron
Satish Kumar is the Founder of Schumacher College in the United Kingdom. He was Editor of Resurgence magazine for 40 years. This magazine was described by the Guardian newspaper as “the artistic and spiritual flagship of the Green Movement”.
A former Jain monk, Satish Kumar went on an international pilgrimage for peace. He, with a friend, walked 8000 miles from New Delhi to Moscow, Paris, London and Washington. Along the way he met Bertrand Russell and Martin Luther King. Satish is the author of ten books including his autobiography, No Destination. Other books include Elegant Simplicity, Soil, Soul, Society and Radical Love. Satish is a lifelong activist in the cause of environmental sustainability, social justice and world peace. He is the recipient of Goi Peace Prize 2022.
Derry Hannam
Patron
Derry Hannam is dedicated to the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG4, which advocates for inclusive, equitable quality education and lifelong learning. With degrees from Oxford and Exeter and experience as a visiting fellow at Sussex University, he champions Human Scale Education, opposing industrial-scale models. In his 20-year career in English state schools and later as an inspector and author, he promoted small learning communities where students take ownership of their learning. He has been involved in initiatives like the Council of Europe’s Education for Democratic Citizenship and played a role in the defence of Summerhill School. Derry advocates for student participation in school governance and is currently pushing for 20% of curriculum time to be dedicated to student-driven learning.
Mike Davies
Founder and Patron
Mike Davies is a founder of both Human Scale Education and the British Curriculum Foundation which he chaired for fifteen years. He has also been a Trustee of the National Association for the Teaching of Drama (NATD) and served on the boards of two MATs. Mike has also been a consultant working in England, Denmark, USA and Kenya on re-culturing and school transformation. This commitment, linked with the reorganisation of schools on human scale lines, grew from his experience as a Headteacher in England and Scotland. These schools were mainly in challenging communities, each radical with an emphasis on supporting human scale practices in curriculum development, engaging pedagogy, the use of time and space, staff and student voice and relationships.
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Anna Camino-Jones
Patron
Because of Anna's interest in children and education, in 1967 she joined the newly formed National Association for Gifted Children (now Potential Plus UK). Anna was soon editing the local branch newsletter and organising
activity events for members’ children. Eventually, as part of NAGC’s national Management Committee, she ran residential summer schools for many years until 1984 when her and a colleague set up the Potential Trust
which continued running summer schools for children with high learning potential, and also offers bursaries for families who can’t afford the cost of participating in other suitable events.
Trustees
Dr Robin Precey
Chairman
Dr Robin Precey has been involved with HSE since 1992. He is an Associate Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University and Bath Spa University as well as a consultant for EthicalEd with a particular interest in developing future leaders. He has written extensively and teaches up to, and including, Doctor level.
Louisa Koschyk
Trustee
Louisa started her professional career in primary teaching. Throughout her work and academic study the formation of identities has always been prominent - especially marginalised identities within society. She now works for a LGBTQ+ charity in London, advising the Higher Education sector on their practices and policies to ensure inclusivity of all. HSE share common goals with Louisa, primarily making the world a better place for future generations.
Sophie Grubb
Trustee
After studying BA Education and completing a master’s degree in education policy, Sophie is currently working in the Widening Participation sector of education. With a focus on emotional development and mental wellbeing during her research studies, Sophie’s academic and professional experiences have led her to Human Scale Education to develop her own interests and work with the charity to promote the humanistic approach in education today. Sophie has also worked in multiple schools from early years to higher secondary and has always enjoyed working with young people.
Joel Gordon
Trustee
Joel is currently the Head of Mathematics and Numeracy at England's first secure school for students remanded and sentenced to custody. Prior to this Joel taught at a MAT school in Hastings where he focused on supporting students at risk of suspension and permanent exclusion. Before changing careers into teaching Joel worked internationally for almost 20 years for major internet, financial services, and law firms and ran his own internet startup businesses. Joel studied Economics and Japanese and also has Master's degrees in both Philosophy and Education.
Mia Sneyd
Trustee
With over twenty years in education, Mia has served as a teacher, leader, and advisor with executive leadership experience. Involved with Human Scale Education since 2014, she is now delighted to be a trustee. Mia champions relational practice across mainstream and alternative provision. She is passionate about professional networks and sees collaboration as key to school improvement. Now an educational consultant and national trainer, she provides training and support to schools and colleges across England, specialising in English, Teaching & Learning, and SEND & Inclusion.
Charlotte Crabtree
Trustee
Charlotte is an educator, writer, and trustee of Human Scale Education. She trained through Teach First and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, with a particular interest in how pedagogy, relationships, and leadership shape school culture. Charlotte has worked as an Oracy Lead and is especially passionate about staff development, professional learning, and creating conditions where teachers and students can think, speak, and learn with confidence. Currently based in Mexico, Charlotte is working in a school community that closely aligns with HSE’s relational values.
Dr Joe Arhavbarien
Trustee
Dr Joseph Arhavbarien is an accomplished industry expert, researcher, and educator focused on advancing green value internalisation across operations and supply chains. A qualified teacher with PGCE and QTS, he combines strategic and pedagogical expertise. He has published peer-reviewed work in sustainability and education, and taught supply chain resilience and structural equation modelling. Drawing on hands-on experience, he merges real-world insight with rigorous research and also supports learning in schools. He joined HSE to design learning around genuine human relationships, individual well-being, and community.
Farzeen Ahmad
Trustee
Farzeen is a post-graduate in Law. Her area of recent expertise includes Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Law and has extensive experience in a variety of roles working with children, young people and families. She is now advising parents on how to navigate the often complex process of applying for an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan) for their child. Farzeen can advise on EHCP content, initial applications and appeals. Farzeen is a mother of two boys and plays and active role in their education and school life.