Richard Drew

Husband, father, Special School Headteacher & SWA Headteacher of the Year 2023.
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[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

Shocked, delighted and overwhelmed to have won Headteacher of the Year at the @southwalesargus #SWSchoolsAwards tonight. This belongs to everyone @YsgolBrynDerw17 - all the staff, pupils, families and governors, and to my amazing family at home who support and inspire me.

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

Proud that @MrsLauraFoley and @YsgolBrynDerw17 have joined me as winners of #SWSchoolsAwards. Laura has been my unsung hero for 7 years, now rightly recognised for being marvellous & her huge impact. Sharing the award with the school sees all recognised for their outstanding work

[Ysgol Bryn Derw @YsgolBrynDerw17]

A wonderful moment when the whole school was recognised for the amazing work done by staff, families and pupils. #SWSchoolsAwards
@NewportCouncil @sewalesEAS

[Ysgol Bryn Derw @YsgolBrynDerw17]

We were delighted that @MrsLauraFoley and @YsgolBrynDerw17 were the winners at the #SWSchoolsAwards ceremony this week in the 'Special Education Needs Award' category

[Ysgol Bryn Derw @YsgolBrynDerw17]

There is still time to apply for our permanent teacher vacancy - applications close on Wednesday 6th December. Follow the link in the original post below, or at https://t.co/USeFf6016a

[Stephen Drew🔸🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @StephenDrew72]

Providing legal representation for one of their employees at the inquest into her death would cost peanuts for this govt. Their refusal to do so whilst we fund their legal teams says it all. Please help fund the family’s legal costs for Ruth Perry inquest https://t.co/ew6of2efuj

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

An exciting opportunity to join me and a fabulous staff team supporting our wonderful pupils @YsgolBrynDerw17

[Ysgol Bryn Derw @YsgolBrynDerw17]

We are looking for a teacher to make a difference to our cohort of amazing students. If you are passionate about young people with complex ALN, have a commitment to wellbeing and holistic progress and want to receive a strong CPD offer then apply here:

https://t.co/Cf6up3lojQ

[Stephen Drew🔸🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @StephenDrew72]

Well done Wales for introducing blanket 20mph limits. It puts people and communities ahead of the car which has dominated road space for too long. The idea that driving at 20mph rather than 30mph is an attack on anyone’s rights is laughable. I hope to see this in all of the UK.

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

@MrBPowell94 Password1 ?!!

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

@MrBPowell94 Good luck in your second year. You know you'll miss the rain & cold in Wales too much to stay forever!!

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

It was such an honour to say an official farewell to two incredible young men who have grown and flourished under the guidance of superb staff over the last 6 years. Sharing their successes with peers, staff, families, governors, former staff and link agencies was very special.

[Ysgol Bryn Derw @YsgolBrynDerw17]

An emotional leaving assembly this afternoon for our first ever leavers of YBD. They've both been with us for 6 years and we wish them the very best for their college adventure. #YBDLeavers #SuccessStories

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

@StephenDrew72 @ImpingtonVC @StewardsAcademy They will be extremely lucky to have your expertise, dedication and enthusiasm. Congratulations

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

@MrBPowell94 Don't forget to visit your old @YsgolBrynDerw17 team when you get back to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

Oh dear @JeffreysMj how disappointing to have the explanation given on the day, and the weather you experienced at the time, contradicted by @easyJet when they want to deny compensation. Not behaviour that projects integrity or confidence to potential future customers

[Mark Jeffreys @JeffreysMj]

1. Hugely disappointed with @easyJet treatment after having two flights cancelled - to and from Rome a couple of weeks ago. Interesting wording in their declining of compensation email, especially as we were given completely different information at the airport.

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

Wow! "Ysgol Bryn Derw headteacher named best in South Wales at awards" is quite a headline for me to read! To win an award and be celebrated for something I love doing every day - the best job in the world, in a school I adore - makes me very lucky.
https://t.co/OJify3cJ3Z

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

My unsung hero @MrsLauraFoley has, from the day @YsgolBrynDerw17 opened, been at my side, always supportive, believing in our vision and doing the tough jobs that aren't my cup of tea! We're complete opposites but make a great team - her name should on the award too #DreamTeam

[Laura Foley @MrsLauraFoley]

Incredibly proud & privileged to work for @Drew74Richard who won Headteacher of the Year at the #SWSchoolsAwards 🌟 Such an inspirational, dedicated leader. We're so lucky to have you steering the @YsgolBrynDerw17 ship. Well deserved 🥳

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

The @YsgolBrynDerw17 community put faith in me in 2017 to lead the opening of a new school in @NewportCouncil and @sewalesEAS. 6 years later, for my colleagues to give me such a heartfelt nomination, and then to win this award is a very special moment for me and for the school.

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

Shocked, delighted and overwhelmed to have won Headteacher of the Year at the @southwalesargus #SWSchoolsAwards tonight. This belongs to everyone @YsgolBrynDerw17 - all the staff, pupils, families and governors, and to my amazing family at home who support and inspire me.

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

Honoured to be a finalist at tonight's @southwalesargus #SWSchoolsAwards at Chepstow Racecourse. Great to be surrounded by brilliant colleagues from @YsgolBrynDerw17 at a fantastic event. 🤞 for later

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

I was surprised & thrilled to hear I had been shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year at the @southwalesargus Education Awards
Reading the nomination statement from some amazing colleagues @YsgolBrynDerw17, I'm overwhelmed to be held in high regard by such fantastic professionals

[Ysgol Bryn Derw @YsgolBrynDerw17]

We are delighted that 3 of our staff are finalists in the 2023 @southwalesargus Schools & Education Awards. We are very proud of them, and of all of our fantastic staff.
We can't wait for the Awards night on 28th June @sewalesEAS @NewportCouncil

https://t.co/dfhWtIBdxz

[Richard Drew @Drew74Richard]

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