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Ros McMullen, principal, David Young Community Academy, Leeds. Ros McMullen is principal of the David Young Academy in Leeds which replaced two failing schools. The academy is the most deprived secondary school in the city but is very successful and Ros states that effective governance has been a key contributor to this success.

Sara Harper is headteacher at Beechwood Primary School, a 400-pupil school in in Crewe, Cheshire. She became headteacher in September 2016 after five years as deputy head. The school serves an area of high deprivation, with 41 per cent of pupils attracting pupil premium funding.

Jon Wright, CEO of Omega multi-academy trustJon Wright began his career as a modern languages teacher, eventually becoming deputy headteacher in a socially deprived school in Blackpool. His first headship was at Central Lancaster High School, which he brought out of category and deficit and led to outstanding within six years.

Jennifer (not her real name) is deputy headteacher of a one form entry primary school serving a small rural community on the Norfolk coast.