“I'm conscious of the insurgency of the unheard”

“If you say Doncaster is a dump, why?”

“What does ‘too close to government’ mean?”

“Using the words chief executive can be unhelpful”

“Education is important, but learning is a gift”

“There’s strong evidence for this approach”

“Our staff sweat the small stuff”

“It’s sad that it’s still unusual to see a black headteacher”

“Kids don't come in and shout about their problems”

“We know state schools in Birmingham are now safer”

“You put on your big girl pants and get on with it”