Deputy Leader of Brent Council
I delivered this speech to the Brent School Governors’ Conference yesterday. It received a warm response, so I thought I’d share it online…
This Conference is about “The challenge of being challenging.”
But what do we really mean by challenge?
Scrutinising data, driving progress, pushing improvement. These all matter hugely.
But for me, the ultimate challenge is to uphold values in education.
As a Councillor you meet new people every day. Some are fun, some are interesting, quite frankly some are a pain.
But every so often you meet someone really special. Someone with a special gift.
Meet Jasmin Taylor of Class 5w at Wembley Primary School.
George Osborne obviously realises the importance of supporting families. That’s why every time he cuts family services he’s too scared to announce it.
Michael Pavey 