The headteacher and staff at The Flying High Academy, Mansfield, have been selected for top roles, supporting schools in challenging circumstances and training new teachers.

Tony Warsop is one of more than 50 heads to be named a national leader of education in the latest round of appointments.

Leaders and staff in their schools — appointed national support schools — use their knowledge to provide additional leadership capability in schools in need of support.

Tony said: “When we become teachers, it is because we want to make a positive difference to children.
“Under this initiative we hope that more children will have access to an education system that works to fulfil their potential.”