STEPHEN ARGENT ACA
Educated at St. Paul's School, London, Stephen became a Chartered Accountant in 1981 and successfully went on to build his own accountancy practice which is based in the West End of London. His interest in computers and technology led to him also starting his own computer troubleshooting company (Computer Troubleshooters), that has attracted much attention from the media. In this capacity, Stephen has appeared on Talk Radio, taking calls from the public, and has been a contributor to the Mail on Sunday. Stephen has had extensive experience in creating sophisticated computerised financial models for American publicly quoted insurance companies, as well as writing specialised financial programs. Stephen is a financial consultant for several UK-based companies. Stephen is the Chief Finance Officer of Schoolfriend etc a national charity fulfilling the government's Extended Schools Agenda by opening after-school, breakfast and holiday clubs on school premises across the country.

AMANDA ARGENT
Upon leaving Notting Hill & Ealing High School after A-levels, Amanda took a gap year before joining Psion plc. During her time at Psion, Amanda helped the company grow from a Limited Company consisting of just four people, including herself, to a public company with over 80 employees by 1988. At the time of leaving Psion, Amanda headed the UK Sales Department. Amanda and Stephen have four daughters. Amanda is Chief Executive Officer of Schoolfriend etc.

JONATHAN KEATES MA PGCE FRSL FEA Educational Adviser
Educated at Bryanston School and Magdalen College Oxford, Jonathan has advised Schoolfriend on the English syllabus. He is a teacher, author and journalist. Published titles include prize-winning fiction, biography and travel books. Currently teaching English at the City of London School, Jonathan is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the English Association. .

CHRISTOPHER STONE BA (Hons), M.Sc. Educational Adviser
Christopher has vast experience of teaching Maths and Computing and is a Lecturer at the University of Derby. He worked closely with Schoolfriend and advised on the development of the Mathematics syllabus and curriculum.