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Kathy Kirkham resigns as chief executive of Bright Tribe

The chief executive of Bright Tribe academy trust, Kathy Kirkham, has resigned. Kirkham has stood down from her role...

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Bright Tribe walks away from struggling schools in north

A trust has pulled out of sponsoring two struggling schools in the north of England – despite being given...

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John Dickens
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Academy sponsored by ‘top-performing’ Bright Tribe ‘placed in special measures’

An academy run by a trust given extra government funding after being lauded by ministers has been put in...

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John Dickens
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Bright Tribe investigation reveals chain breached rules – but will not face notice to improve

An investigation into a “top-performing” academy trust given government cash to drive up standards in northern schools has revealed...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
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A third of academy trusts paid businesses linked to their staff, and 7 other school finance findings

The education select committee has quizzed senior civil servants as part of their latest hearing into academy finances. Schools...

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John Dickens