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John Barneby

John Barneby is chief executive of Oasis Community Learning

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How to make the enrichment benchmarks work for all
Two trust CEOs say the government’s plan to improve extracurricular opportunities for pupils is welcome – but schools need support for it to have the desired impact
Secondary
11 June 2026
Students in music class
How do we evolve the relationship between MATs and LAs?
We don’t have to wait for structural reform or the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, because joined-up relationships are shaped locally, says this MAT chief executive
General
13 May 2025
Wooden footbridge across creak