Classroom 42 - About Us
Inspiring Teaching. Accelerating Learning. Transforming Assessment.
At Classroom 42, we provide a teaching and learning platform that supports high-quality planning, delivery, assessment, and progress tracking—through innovative tools built with teachers in mind and designed to help pupils reach their full potential.
Everything we do is guided by five core philosophies that shape our work as we support hundreds of schools across the UK and beyond.
Our Core Philosophies
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Community
Supportive network
Community
We’ve built a supportive network where educators can share ideas and feel valued. Whether through events, resources or direct support, we’re here to bring teachers together.
Trust
Quality and transparency
Trust
Everything we do, from the content on our site to the way we communicate, is designed to build and maintain trust. Teachers rely on us for accuracy, quality and transparency.
Excellence
Going the extra mile
Excellence
Every tool, resource and feature we create is designed to be outstanding. We’re committed to going the extra mile, because we know teachers deserve the very best.
Innovation
Forward-thinking solutions
Innovation
We stay one step ahead so teachers can too. Our tools use the latest technology, including AI, to deliver effective, forward-thinking solutions.
Responsiveness
Here to help
Responsiveness
We pride ourselves on being supportive, approachable, and quick to respond. Whether it’s a technical issue or a content question, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Meet Our Team
Tom
Managing Director
Tom taught for 10 years in both the UK and internationally before founding PE Classroom in 2018 and Classroom 42 in 2022. He now oversees the strategic direction of the company and continues to lead its growth, innovation and development.
Sean
Head of Education
Sean joined the team in 2025, with 15 years of experience in education, and 8 as a Head of Department. His mission is to inspire, support, and equip teachers with tools that make a difference, as well as overseeing all courses to ensure they meet the curriculum and maintain quality.
Jon
Head of Commercial
Jonathan began his career teaching English Literature at a boys’ grammar school before moving into international education consultancy. He has led qualification development, educational research and capacity-building projects with colleges and awarding organisations, and now leads commercial partnerships and growth strategy at Classroom 42.
Olivia
Head of Product
Since joining the team in 2022, Olivia has led the development of our Humanities courses. She now oversees product developments to ensure Classroom 42 meets teachers’ needs and delivers an excellent user experience.
Lorna
Memberships & Support
Since 2022, Lorna has ensured a smooth onboarding process for new members and delivers exceptional customer support. She’s a key point of contact for schools and teachers, helping them get the most from the platform and ensuring every user feels supported from the start.
Haider
Web Developer
Haider joined the team in 2023 and manages the technical side of the platform. He ensures all features run smoothly and works continuously to improve the site’s performance, functionality and user experience, as well as developing our innovative features.
Sasha
Content Creator
Sasha joined the team in 2025 and works on creating high-quality, engaging content for the platform. She supports the wider team in developing innovative resources and tools that meet the needs of teachers and pupils across a range of subjects and courses.