Recently retired after 35 years Paul worked in both the comprehensive and grammar school systems, holding a variety of departmental appointments, but always remaining a classroom science teacher.
Between 1998 and 2002, he was one of the teachers involved in the King's College project, which lead to Black and Wiliam publishing 'Working Inside The Black Box'. In the years since, he has continued to develop and refine formative assessment techniques, working with a number of secondary schools, always with great success.
Paul has spoken on his work at schools and conferences across the country, always with excellent feedback. He was also recognised for his work at a reception at Buckingham Palace for those who had 'made a significant contribution to education in the UK.