“I’m pretty sceptical of fast-track schemes.” That was the response of NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby following the announcement of a new planned leadership college. The Department for Education is considering funding the plan, the brainchild of the highly influential trinity of Sir Michael Wilshaw, Toby Young and Sir Anthony Seldon.
Based at the University of Buckingham, it will parachute young trainee heads into schools after a mere two years at the college. Two years following a lengthy time in the profession, surely? No: for bright graduates, just the two years. Still, candidates will have qualified teacher status, so they must have spent a year or two in the classroom.
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