George Mitchell School Outstanding!

Ofsted, the Government’s schools’ inspectorate, visited George Mitchell school in Leyton ward this week to conduct a surprise inspection.

Well, to the very pleasant surprise and delight of Head Teacher Helen Jeffery and her fabulous Senior Management Team, the inspectors rated the school ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ in absolutely every area inspected.

This is excellent news for the pupils, teachers, parents, and those of us in the Leyton community who care deeply about George Mitchell and the children who go there.

Helen Jeffery is a top-rate Head teacher who has driven George Mitchell school from strength to strength.

We are lucky to have her and I am proud to support her and her staff.

Well done again!

xxx

Anita Roddick Rest in Peace

With Dame Anita Roddick

Really, really sad to hear the news that one of my absolute heroines, Dame Anita Roddick has died at the young age of 64.

Dame Anita Roddick was a truly amazing woman.

I was so excited to meet her earlier this year (see picture above) at an anti-Trident rally in Westminster. She had so much energy and inspired so many women. The world will be a less just and bright place without her.

My deepest condolences to Dame Roddick’s family.