Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) welcomes press and media enquiries from journalists, education researchers, and content creators seeking expert insight into the UK education sector. As a growing multi-academy trust, we are proud to share stories, expertise, and best practice from across our schools.

Positive media coverage helps us highlight the achievements of our pupils, staff, and communities, while contributing to important national conversations around education, school improvement, and pupil outcomes.

Education experts and media contributors

ELAN provides access to a wide range of experienced education professionals available for interviews, commentary, and case studies.

Our contributors include:

• Headteachers and senior school leaders
• Teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inclusion specialists
• Safeguarding and wellbeing leads
• Education support staff and operational leaders at trust level including finance, estates, catering

We support media requests covering topics such as:

• Local level education and coastal communities
• School leadership and academy trust management
• Teaching and learning innovation in UK schools
• Curriculum design and delivery
• Teacher recruitment, retention, and development
• Pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion
• School improvement strategies and outcomes

If you are a journalist or researcher looking for expert commentary or case study participants in the education sector, our team would be happy to assist.

Filming locations in schools

Our network of schools may be suitable for filming, photography, and media production. 

We can accommodate requests for:

• Educational filming locations
• School-based documentaries or features
• Photography shoots in classroom or playground environments

All filming requests are carefully managed in line with safeguarding, pupil safety, and operational requirements.

Media enquiries 

We aim to respond to all media enquiries quickly and professionally, providing accurate and timely information.

For all press and media enquiries, please contact:

Laura Latham
Communications Lead
Extend Learning Academies Network

📧 laura.latham@extendlearning.org
📞 01934 313390

About Extend Learning Academies Network - ELAN

Extend Learning Academies Network is a UK-based multi-academy trust with nine primary schools. We also have nurseries at Bournville, Locking and Oldmixon, and preschools at Bournville, Locking, Oldmixon and Windwhistle. Our mission is to prepare pupils with the knowledge, skills and values they need to thrive as individuals—and to make meaningful contributions to their communities and wider society. 

Founded in 2017, ELAN is dedicated to delivering an extraordinary education for every pupil. 

Through collaboration, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we support staff development and promote excellence in teaching and learning across all our schools.

Notes for Editors

• Extend Learning Academies Network operates multiple primary schools across the UK 
• ELAN is committed to inclusive education, high standards, and student success
• School leaders and education specialists are available for interviews and commentary