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Hamid Patel

Sir Hamid Patel CBE is chief executive of Star Academies and also chair of trustees at the Confederation of School Trusts.

In recognition of his service to education, Sir Hamid was appointed CBE in 2015 and knighted in 2021.

All articles by Hamid Patel
Technical routes could tackle an inherent tension in education
Our education system works well for many pupils, but it also leaves many behind, which is why giving vocational routes more prominence has merit, says Sir Hamid Patel
Secondary
3 August 2026
Technical routes solve education tension
Why the social role of schools has never been more important
Schools must be lighthouses in their community, piercing the darkness and helping all to see what is possible, says Star Academies CEO Sir Hamid Patel
General
8 January 2025
People walking up to lighthouse in dark
Eton and Star Academies: Why we’ve created a ‘think and do tank’
Leaders at Eton College and Star Academies explain why they’ve created a ‘think and do tank’ to ‘propose solutions and influence national policy’ on education issues
Secondary
28 February 2024
Light bulbs cogs think do
Covid is stressful for teachers - but also for parents
Parents are making difficult decisions every day on whether their child should go to school, says Hamid Patel
7 October 2020
How can we make sure schools stay open?
What measures do we need to have in place to ensure that schools don’t have to close? Hamid Patel works through the list
21 September 2020
We must open schools - whatever the sacrifice needed
Teachers must show courage and conviction, and ensure that all schools open in September, says Hamid Patel
6 August 2020