Amanda Fleck
Amanda has been teaching science for over 20 years and has just returned to working full-time in school after three years working as a part-time teacher and education consultant. Her consultancy roles included supporting science leaders and their teams across the country, writing science-specific resources and delivering science teaching related professional development. Amanda is particularly interested in breaking down the literacy barriers that hinder students’ progress in secondary science. She currently works at a girls' state school in West London.
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