"I'm sure the state managed predecessors were getting backhanders." If you have evidence, you should go to the police. An example (plucked from Google) http:/

"I'm sure the state managed predecessors were getting backhanders." If you have evidence, you should go to the police. An example (plucked from Google) http://www.sfo.gov.uk/press-room/latest-press-releases/press-releases-2010/four-sentenced-in-shropshire-training-contracts-bribery-and-money-laundering-case.aspx http://www.sfo.gov.uk/press-room/latest-press-releases/press... I personally would be interested in your (collective) big ideas about how IT can support and enhance learning. The strategy thing. With as much detail as your colleagues and sponsors feel could be released. A good write up of that would work wonders for the UK perception of the Academy programme in general and your school in particular. Especially if you include staff development and mentoring in that.