NAHT National President Mike Welsh addresses the 2010 NAHT Confernce in Liverpool at the Opening Ceremony.
Supported by a choir of children from his school Mike spoke of the high stakes nature of School Leadership. He condemned the School Report Card which is destined to grade a school by a single letter.
He also emphasised the importance of guarding the autonomy of school leaders.
The full detail of Mike Welsh's speech can been read below.