Primary School Improvement

At Turner Schools, we believe in creating a vision for school improvement where every pupil is empowered to reach their full potential through innovative teaching, inclusive practices and promoting a commitment to lifelong learning.

We have an experienced workforce within our primary improvement team. These key staff have a well-respected track record in school improvement with senior leadership experience across the primary phase. Our people are committed to their own professional development and are accredited or working towards the Association of Education Advisers accreditation.

primary improvement team

Louise LyTHGoe

Director of Primary Education

Louise has an extensive knowledge and understanding of primary education, including curriculum design and implementation, teaching and learning strategy, and leadership development.

Whilst working as a classroom teacher and completing her masters degree, Louise coached other teachers through the National Support School network and developed excellent subject leadership skills.

Louise then moved into senior leadership roles including Head of a school requiring significant improvement, transforming the school culture and quality of education and securing pupil outcomes well above national in all key stages.

In 2019 Louise began working for Turner Schools, driving school improvement across the trust primaries through her work leading the Primary Improvement Team. During this time Louise was especially proud to lead one of the Trust primaries as Interim Headteacher, securing a Good Ofsted judgement for the first time in the school’s history.

Louise Lythgoe qualified as an Ofsted Inspector in 2023, completed the NPQEL and is an Associate of the Association of Education Advisers.

Louise helped to establish and is trustee of a charity helping to alleviate child poverty in South India, enjoys spending time with her two young children and long walks in the countryside.

natalie BARROW

Trust Primary Principal

Natalie has worked in schools across Kent for the past 18 years, teaching in every primary year group and developing a strong passion for teaching and learning, behaviour, and inclusion. Throughout her career, she has worked in a range of schools serving communities with high levels of deprivation and significant SEND needs, giving her extensive experience in supporting diverse learners and removing barriers to success.

Natalie served as Deputy Headteacher in Thanet for six years, playing a key role in the school’s improvement journey and supporting it in achieving its first Outstanding Ofsted judgement.

In 2023, Natalie became Principal of Martello. Since taking on this role, she has continued to champion inclusion while prioritising staff and pupil development at every level. Her leadership has focused on strengthening school culture, developing a high-quality curriculum, enhancing teaching and learning, and improving parent engagement. This work has contributed to significant improvements in attendance, attainment, and outcomes for all pupils, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

LISA VIK

Trust Vice Primary Principal

Natalie has worked in schools across Kent for the past 18 years, teaching in every primary year group and developing a strong passion for teaching and learning, behaviour, and inclusion. Throughout her career, she has worked in a range of schools serving communities with high levels of deprivation and significant SEND needs, giving her extensive experience in supporting diverse learners and removing barriers to success.

Natalie served as Deputy Headteacher in Thanet for six years, playing a key role in the school’s improvement journey and supporting it in achieving its first Outstanding Ofsted judgement.

In 2023, Natalie became Principal of Martello. Since taking on this role, she has continued to champion inclusion while prioritising staff and pupil development at every level. Her leadership has focused on strengthening school culture, developing a high-quality curriculum, enhancing teaching and learning, and improving parent engagement. This work has contributed to significant improvements in attendance, attainment, and outcomes for all pupils, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.