Joy Ballard | |
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| Born | 1966 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Head teacher |
| Employers | |
| Known for | Educating Cardiff |
Joy Ballard (born 1966) is a retired Britishhead teacher. She has been prominently featured in the media discussing the potential for improvement in schools and issues with the British education system.
Ballard grew up in Southampton on a council estate, and became notable as the former head teacher ofWillows High School inCardiff.[1][2] She starred in the television documentary seriesEducating 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 ofRyde Academy on theIsle of Wight. TheHampshire 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 onThis Morning[6] withEamonn Holmes, and was interviewed onCapital FM radio.
After her stint at Ryde Academy, Ballard retired in September 2024.[7]
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