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Schools and academies leader stories

In early 2010, the National College conducted interviews with leaders of early years, schools and academies, and children's services from across the country.

Find out their inspirations, where they get their passion for the job, and what they think makes a successful leader.

Ros McMullen, principal of David Young Community Academy in Leeds

Chris Russell, chief executive of the Dover Federation for the Arts

Patricia Sowter, headteacher of Cuckoo Hall Primary School in Edmonton

Sarah Oliver, deputy head at Cuckoo Hall Primary School in Edmonton

Sir Mark Grundy, headteacher of the Shirelands Academy in Birmingham

Helen Arya, headteacher of Limeside Primary School in Oldham

Richard Schofield, headteacher of Redbridge Community School in Southampton

Neil Wilson, executive headteacher at Benchill Primary and Newall Green High School 3-19 federation in Manchester

Listen to more interviews with early years leaders and directors of children's services.