Andrew is Director of Education at the National Literacy Trust. He oversees all the Trust’s education work with schools, settings, children and families. Starting out as an English Teacher in South London where he saw the impact that a great teacher can have on children’s lives, especially those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds, he has most recently been an Associate Professor of Education. He has worked across the education system in senior roles with a focus on ensuring that the young people who can benefit the most receive the best teaching possible.