Biography
Graham Badman has had over 40 years of experience in education and children’s services as a teacher, headteacher, inspector, chief education officer and as Managing Director of the Children, Families and Education Directorate. In addition, Graham was Specialist Advisor to the Education and Employment Parliamentary Select Committee. He was a member of the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families’ 8-13 Expert Group, and also a member of the Minister of State for Schools and Learners’ Home Access Taskforce.
In January 2008 Graham was awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to education and local government. Graham’s current positions include Secretary of State Appointee to the Board of Becta (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency), board member of the Institute of Effective Education - University of York, and Chair of LSCB for Haringey. Graham has had substantial experience both nationally and internationally as a speaker, consultant and trainer.