Barry Blessed
About Barry Blessed
Barry Blessed serves as the Managing Director at ReMind Ltd, where he has led significant improvements in student attainment across various subjects. His educational background includes degrees in Educational Leadership and Mining Engineering, and he has held leadership roles in several educational institutions.
Work at ReMind Ltd
Barry Blessed has served as the Managing Director at ReMind Ltd since 2016. In this role, he has focused on implementing strategies that lead to significant improvements in student attainment across various subjects. His leadership has been instrumental in driving educational initiatives that enhance learning outcomes.
Previous Experience at Hemsworth Arts & Community Academy
Before joining ReMind Ltd, Barry Blessed worked as an Assistant Principal at Hemsworth Arts & Community Academy from 2001 to 2008. His responsibilities included overseeing achievement and pastoral care. During his tenure, he contributed to the school's overall performance and student support systems.
Educational Background
Barry Blessed's educational journey began at Dearneside Comprehensive, where he completed his high school education from 1975 to 1980. He later pursued higher education in Mining and Mineral Engineering, earning an Engineer’s Degree from Doncaster College and Nottingham Trent University between 1985 and 1991. He also studied Educational Leadership and Administration at Liverpool Hope University, achieving a PQSI qualification in 2015.
Achievements in Education
Throughout his career, Barry Blessed has led initiatives that resulted in notable improvements in student performance. He has achieved significant increases in student attainment in Maths, English, and Science, with improvements ranging from 8% to 21%. His leadership contributed to an academy achieving its best results in a decade, with KPI improvements between 12% and 24%.
Professional Qualifications
Barry Blessed has obtained several professional qualifications that enhance his expertise in educational leadership. He completed the Post Graduate NPQH at the National College of School Leaders in 2003, focusing on professional standards for headship. His qualifications support his role in driving educational excellence and improving school performance.