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endorsements from some of our supporters inside and outside of education
Too often in the past mistakes have been made because we haven't
identified affirmed and grown what I'd call 'promising future leaders'
in London schools....so this programme is timely and in the long
run will ensure even better leadership of schools where both the
challenge and rewards are great." Professor Tim Brighouse - London
Commissioner for Schools
"Every student deserves to attain the best they can. But for
many the key to success is that little extra that many middle-class
families take for granted: self-belief and high aspirations. In
my experience it's often the front-line leadership of a school that
can make the difference. That's why I am delighted to see this new
and challenging programme, offering potential school leaders the
skills and know-how to help transform the life-chances of their
students." Trevor Phillips, OBE - Chairman,
Commission for Racial Equality
"This imaginative scheme offers a unique and well thought-out
preparation for the demands of leading challenging schools. It has
much to offer both the participants and the schools in which they
are trained and coached. School leadership can be a lonely job and
the Future Leaders network, as it builds up over the years, will
come to be seen as one of the great strengths of this scheme." John Dunford - General Secretary,
Association of School and College Leaders
"I was delighted to hear about an initiative which is actively
seeking to develop our most promising teachers to become future
leaders, initally, in London schools. It is exactly the sort of
opportunity I would have loved to have had in my early years of
teaching. As someone who has always chosen to work in an urban context,
including 15 years as a headteacher, I remain convinced that there
is no career more exciting, energising or fulfilling than leadership
in such an environment." Yasmin Bevin - Headteacher, Denbigh
High School in Luton and Teaching Awards 2005 Category Winner: RAF
Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School in East
of England
"I was apprehensive when our Head showed me the glossy brochure
on Future Leaders, back in the spring. Here we are coming to the
end of our winter term and I can only say that our Future Leader
has been a tremendous addition to our senior management team. The
concept of bringing together people with experience from private
industry, converting and moulding them to become future Heads is
inspiring and exciting. For us at Uxbridge High Future Leaders has
become an important addition for planning towards our future." Peter Waine - Chair of Governors,
Uxbridge High School
"Successful leadership is essential whether in the private
or public sector. Innovative and committed leaders for our urban
schools are vitally important for the economy and for wider society.
I strongly endorse this new programme." Miles Templeman - Director General,
Institute of Directors
Please note that the endorsements provided are the personal views
of the individuals only and should not be regarded as representing
the views of any organisation or entity unless otherwise indicated.
