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Head at school facing ‘toxic culture’ investigation to retire

A school under investigation over an alleged “toxic” working environment has announced its headteacher will retire after more than two decades in charge. Holland Park School, dubbed “socialist Eton”, has told parents today that current head Colin Hall will leave his £280,000-a-year post. 63-year-old Hall, one of the best-paid academy leaders in the country, appears […]

Robin Walker: 9 facts about the new schools minister

Robin Walker has confirmed he is the new schools minister. He replaces Nick Gibb who was sacked yesterday after serving at the Department for Education for around nine of the last 11 years. Here’s what you need to know about Walker… 1. Walker, aged 43, was appointed as Northern Ireland Office minister in February 2020. […]