Was the London challenge successful?
Was the London challenge successful? Outcomes. The London Challenge received strong support from the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and ongoing political support throughout its duration from the Education department. Despite changes in key posts, strong programme leadership was maintained. Why was the London challenge successful? The success was, instead, attributed to the combined effect of four Government interventions: London Challenge, Teach First, the academies programme and improved support from local authorities. It was also concluded to be dependent on "effective leadership at every level of the system". What are the biggest challenges facing schools today? Consider this list of...