Joy Ballard (born 1966) is a retired British head teacher. She has been prominently featured in the media discussing the potential for improvement in schools and issues with the British education system.
Joy Ballard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Head teacher |
| Employers | |
| Known for | Educating Cardiff |
Ballard grew up in Southampton on a council estate, and became notable as the former head teacher of Willows High School in Cardiff.[1][2] She starred in the television documentary series Educating Cardiff for her role in making Willows High School one of the most improved schools in Wales during her three-year term as head teacher.[3] In August 2015, she became the head teacher of Ryde Academy on the Isle of Wight. The Hampshire County Council had been overseeing education on the Isle since 2013 because of concerns over the school's former sponsor, Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), and their lack of regard for the "welfare or education of students or staff."[4] Ballard improved the exam results of the school in twelve months as head teacher.[5] In addition to her role on Educating Cardiff, she has been featured on This Morning[6] with Eamonn Holmes, and was interviewed on Capital FM radio.
After her stint at Ryde Academy, Ballard retired in September 2024.[7]
References
edit- ^ Garner, Richard (10 August 2015). "Joy Ballard: Head of Willows High School in Cardiff and star of new Channel 4 Educating series on her never-say-die attitude". The Independent. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Educating Cardiff head Joy Ballard takes over at Ryde Academy". BBC News. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ Kelsey, Rick (9 December 2014). "Educating... series on Channel 4 heads to Wales for first time". BBC Newsbeat. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "RYDE ACADEMY GOVERNORS RESIGN OVER AET'S ACTIONS". Island Echo. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "How Educating Cardiff's Joy Ballard went from cleaner to high-flying head teacher". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "The Educating team turn their sights on Cardiff". This Morning. ITV. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Renowned head 'retires' as school launches search for new leader". Isle of Wight County Press. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
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