Video: former chief inspector of schools lambasts architects for designing academies for themselves rather than students

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2008-09-12T11:12:00+01:00

Video: former chief inspector of schools lambasts architects for designing academies for themselves rather than students
2008-12-01T17:07:00Z By Sophie Griffiths and Sophie Griffiths Sophie Griffiths
Those who contributed money to schools programme feel that insufficient support was provided to help it succeed
2008-09-26T11:55:00Z By Sarah Richardson and Sarah Richardson Sarah Richardson
Expansion set to double size of framework deal, opening up opportunities for contractors seeking public sector work
2008-09-12T00:00:00Z By Emily Wright and Emily Wright Emily Wright
Former chief inspector for schools Chris Woodhead carries a big stick (he’s broken his ankle) but you wonder if he’d rather use it to thwack all those dunces who don’t get the difference between a good school and a bit of architectural frippery. Emily Wright learns more
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