Have had some fascinating discussions today about recruitment firms in the independent sector and diversity. I've never met or spoken to a recruiter from a minority ethnic background and it appears that for current organisations, the teams they have are not diverse.

Linked to this is who holds the office of Chair of Governors. Putting some finishing touches to the @GSAUK/ @BrightField16 leadership development project which will offer some pointers for interested parties.

"So far, the debate about school reopening has been unhelpfully polarised between those who appear to put health needs first & those emphasising children’s education. We urgently need a plan that addresses both": well said, David Laws @EduPolicyInst @tes: https://t.co/fQyRLXCi24