Sir Paul Tarn’s Last Interview – He Didn’t Hold Back
The day before he retired, Sir Paul Tarn sat down for one final 90-minute conversation.
He rarely does interviews. He never gives this long. And in what became a powerful and candid discussion, he didn’t hold back.
In this final interview before stepping away from headship, Sir Paul reflects on his journey into education at 31, the lessons learned over decades of leadership, and what truly drives impact in schools.
We discuss:
• Why teaching is still the best job in the world
• The real conversation around standards
• Impact and expectations for white working class boys
• The funding debate…
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