Jonathan is the Literacy Product Manager for The Learning Bar’s Australian Team. Jonathan’s role is to drive the adaptation and implementation of TLB’s literacy products to meet the unique needs of the Australian market. Prior to working at the Learning Bar, Jonathan was a teacher and principal for 30 years, working in a diverse range of schools in terms of size and socio-economic status. His school piloted the Tell Them From Me survey when it was first introduced in Australia. Jonathan’s passion for ensuring students have a strong start when transitioning to school meant he was part of the first network of schools to implement the Early Years Evaluation in Australia. Jonathan recognised the value of The Learning Bar’s products, and happily joined the company to help champion the products to other Australian schools.
The Confident Learners framework was developed over the course of a three year research partnership with 32 First Nations communities to develop a scalable program, informed by best evidence, and designed to meet the literacy needs of each child, school and community. To outline some of the key challenges we addressed through our research, and evidence underlying the program’s approach and design, we have developed the Confident Learners Program Overview. To receive the Overview directly in your inbox please provide us with your contact details below.