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The winds of change at Budo as Godfrey Kasamba takes the helm
King's College Budo opens the year under its first internal appointment to the headship in over a decade.
2 Jun 2026Read
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Judging runs through the 2026 cycle. The Headteacher of the Year shortlist is revealed in July 2026 and the recipient announced at the ceremony in August. We never pre-announce, and we never fabricate.
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