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Evelyn Forde

Evelyn Forde is former headteacher of Copthall School in London, president of the Association of School and College Leaders and 2020 Headteacher of the Year award winner at the Tes School Awards

All articles by Evelyn Forde
We need national action to tackle racial inequality in teaching
A government drive to improve diversity in the teaching workforce would create the conditions in which schools can thrive, writes Evelyn Forde
General
8 January 2026
Black and white hands at tug of war
Education’s BAME inclusion efforts must go deeper
Evelyn Forde explains why education needs to do more to ensure the voices, experiences and insights of people of colour are embedded in education – not seen as add-ons
General
4 September 2025
Evelyn Forde
Practical ways to tackle racism in education, from ITT to leadership
If we want to make education an inclusive environment for all, we need to take meaningful action – including bringing back Diversity Hubs, says Evelyn Forde
General
14 October 2024
Black and white chess
Improving an RI school: what I did and what I learned
Winner of Tes Headteacher of the Year in 2020, Evelyn Forde reflects on what she has learned turning around a school rated ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted
Tips & Techniques
14 November 2023
Improving an RI school: what I did and what I learned