Clare Stenning

Clare Stenning is an Associate Professor (Education) at the University of Sussex's School of Education and Social Work. She currently serves as Head of Initial Teacher Education (from September 2023) and previously held roles such as Head of Secondary Initial Teacher Education and PGCE Course Lead. Her work focuses on teacher training, school leadership, and educational policy.

Education:

• Part-time PhD in Professional Knowledge (University of Sussex, 2023–2028)
• MA History of Art (University College London, 1997–1999)
• PGCE in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (University of Sussex, 2001)
• BA German and Italian (Exeter University, 1992–1996)

Research Interests: Leadership and Management in Education, School Improvement, Inclusive Education with a focus on student teachers and staff welfare, and innovative pedagogical practices in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL).

Professional Achievements:

• Ofsted inspector for Initial Teacher Education (2023–present)
• Recipient of the British Council International School of the Year (2008, 2009, 2012) and Confucius Classroom status (2009–present)
• Strategic leader of the Brighton, Hove and Sussex Schools Alliance to enhance teacher recruitment

Awards:

• 2021: Senior Lectureship and Sussex Spirit Award
• 2008: South East Teacher of the Year and German Teacher of the Year

Advising & Leadership: Extensive experience mentoring teachers, leading school-to-school CPD programs, and managing departmental reviews. Spearheaded initiatives on behavior management, literacy integration, and digital technology in education.