Jessop head appointed to national role

Lilian Umekwe, headteacher of Jessop Primary School and Children’s Centre on Lowden Road, has been appointed as a national leader of education. This is an important role supporting schools in challenging circumstances.

Lilian said: “This award is a reflection of the hard work of the staff here at Jessop as well as myself, this will enable us to share outstanding practice, not just with partnership schools, but others as well.”

Find out more about national leaders of education.