Megan Bendall possesses expertise in leadership, social media, public speaking, creativity, communication and 14 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Meg always goes beyond the call of duty in her to desire to provide our students with the best possible educational experience. Her enthusiasm, strong academic record and high expectations have been a real asset in this role. Meg leads staff and students by example; she is generous with her time, and is calm and conscientious. She has a strong rapport with staff, and also students of all ages. I have observed Meg’s high quality teaching on a number of occasions. I am always very impressed by the standard of her planning, questioning and organisation. She has a clear control of the classroom and understands the importance of high standards and consistency across the Key Stages. Students are always very positive about her lessons and her compassionate and caring classroom practice. She also understands the need to celebrate positive behaviour. Meg makes regular contact with parents/carers, and is always quick to escalate issues before they widen. She has an excellent eye for detail and is extremely organised She always thinks carefully about her comments and never rushes into a situation or decision without thinking first about the impact. She has a wealth of experience dealing with safeguarding concerns and pastoral issues. She understands the importance of early academic intervention to support those at risk of failure. She is a very pro-active Head of Year and will regularly drop into lessons to support staff and students. In summary, Meg is a fantastic colleague to work with."