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Geoff Barton CBE on Education Policy

Geoff Barton CBE on Education Policy

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Date19 Jun 2025
Time 5-7pm
Category Lecture

Geoff Barton CBE on Education Policy

Shilling Building Lecture Theatre

Geoff Barton CBE will discuss current education policy and its context. Barton is an extremely significant figure in national education policy. Originally a teacher, then Headteacher, he was General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL, the ‘Headteacher’s Union’) between 2017 and 2024. Highly influential ‘behind the scenes’, he is a powerful defender of education in general, and the humanities in particular, as well as an inspiring teacher of leaders and leader of teachers. He most recently chaired the chaired the Oracy Education Commission.

The lecture will be followed at 6pm by the Festival of Research Awards Ceremony and then a drinks reception.

Admission is free by booking is essential.

For further information please email festivalofresearch@royalholloway.ac.uk

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