Tony Dennis
With over 20 years of experience in teaching and leadership, Tony has a proven track record of raising attainment among socio-economically disadvantaged students. He is the original developer of the online VESPA Academy portal.
About VESPA Academy
The team behind the mindset
Meet the experienced educators and authors who developed the VESPA framework to transform student success worldwide.
The team
Who built VESPA
Martin Griffin
Martin has 20 years of experience in post-16 education at an Ofsted-outstanding sixth form. He works with educators across the UK and abroad to develop effective non-cognitive skill systems and is a co-author of the VESPA books.
Steve Oakes
Steve brings 20 years of experience as a head of sixth form and assistant headteacher in outstanding schools across the UK and UAE. He is a passionate advocate for developing student mindset and a co-author of the VESPA books.
Our story
From classroom to global community
The VESPA framework was born from decades of hands-on experience in the classroom. We saw that success wasn't just about innate ability; it was about mindset and method. We wanted to create a simple, powerful tool that would allow any teacher, in any school, to identify and develop the non-cognitive skills that make the biggest difference. Today, VESPA is used by hundreds of schools worldwide, and we are proud to have co-authored "The A Level Mindset," "The GCSE Mindset," and "The VESPA Handbook" to support our global community of educators.
Published by Crown House Publishing
Written by Steve Oakes and Martin Griffin, these books have transformed how schools approach student development worldwide.
New Edition
The VESPA Handbook
40 new activities to boost student commitment, motivation and productivity. The practical guide to implementing VESPA in your school.
Updated content Practical activities Implementation guide
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Revised Edition
The A Level Mindset
40 activities for transforming student commitment, motivation and productivity. Essential for sixth form success.
A Level focus Student activities Research-based
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Best Seller
The GCSE Mindset
40 activities for transforming student commitment, motivation and productivity. Perfect for Key Stage 4 students.
GCSE focus Proven methods Easy to implement
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