A national academy chain running dozens of schools across the country has named a former Conservative minister as its new chair. The Greenshaw Learning Trust has appointed Diana Barran – who oversaw the academies brief under prime ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak – to the role. She is the latest former education minister to become an academy trust chair. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in