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Read Frank’s thoughts and opinions on the latest news and developments in education.
How to improve recruitment in a seaside town
Background There is little doubt that most local Headteachers and Principals are currently experiencing significant challenges in recruiting teaching and non-teaching staff. The reasons for this are complex and cover national, regional and more local reasons. National...
A report on the latest Blackpool Education Improvement Board meeting
I am the independent chair of the Blackpool Education Improvement Board. I took up this role in September 2020, and have been supporting the Council’s work in a number of ways since then.
Letter to staff and governors following late March 2023 BEIB meeting
I am the independent chair of the Blackpool Education Improvement Board. I took up this role in September 2020, and have been supporting the Council’s work in a number of ways since then.