“Personal ambition isn’t a massive driver. But I guess that doesn’t equate to securing the CEO job!”

“My staff can make the decisions. They’re big boys and girls”

“I always wanted to understand how things work and be in charge”

“Many authorities are in trouble and look at adult education as easy funds”

“David Carter took me for a little walk around the UTC, and he said 'what do you need?'”

“I was allowed to just run with ideas”

“I'm more of a doer and talker, than a reader and studier”

“You can't build a system where the plumbing teacher is paid less than the plumber”

“Manchester is fantastic at collaborating to improve outcomes”

“I have a view on how I can stay on in a role. If not, I move on”

“I don't like stupid policy, so I got annoyed and started asking questions”