James is the Director of NAHT Edge, the teaching union for middle leaders. Most recently, James was the head teacher of a large, successful school in Hampshire before becoming the director at NAHT Edge in 2016. He has significant experience of working with children with special needs. He is also passionate about developing middle leaders within schools and the role they play in school improvement.
James Bowen, Director of NAHT Edge, shares his views on the relationship schools can have with libraries and the importance of developing a love of reading
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The DCMS Libraries team supports ministers, as they oversee and promote the improvement of local government's provision of public library services in England. It is also responsible for other library policy such as the Public Lending Right Scheme and DCMS' sponsorship of the British Library and The National Archives. On this blog, we showcase the work of public libraries and their role in supporting the government's priorities. Find out more