Emma Knights OBE, Chief Executive is joined by Sam Henson, Director of Policy and Communications and Steve Edmonds, Director of Advice and Guidance to discuss the white paper ‘Opportunity for all: strong schools with great teachers for your child’. This sets out the government’s vision for the future of education which was swiftly followed by the green paper, 'SEND review, right support, right place, right time'.
Emma, Sam and Steve discuss what was included, what boards need to know and what º£½ÇÉçÇø would like to have seen included.
Former Chief Executive
After 14 years with º£½ÇÉçÇø, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.
Deputy Chief Executive
Sam oversees º£½ÇÉçÇø’s policy, communications and research services, supporting º£½ÇÉçÇø to achieve positive change in the policy of school governance. He is the policy lead for º£½ÇÉçÇø’s work on the governance of multi academy trusts.