Speech – Annual Conference of the Association of School & College Leaders Birmingham, 11 March 2023 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you Evelyn, and to Geoff, Julie and all your team. Last year, I spoke to you as the immediate challenge of the pandemic was only then lifting from our schools.…

Speech – Onward Methodist Central Hall, London, 9 March 2023 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I hope you’ll not think it graceless of me to say, that I’ve not felt this apprehensive about a speech, since I spoke at the National Education Union’s conference last year. And I’m hoping that this time,…

Speech – Area-based Education Partnerships Association Bloomsbury, London, 10 February 2023 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you so much for inviting me today, and I want to pay special thanks to Estelle Morris, who has been a source of support and wisdom to me in this role. Today is a welcome…