Indeed, he was giving direction in what he had to achieve and has done it superbly.Given that I was on the interview panel representing the Trust, I can confirm that emphasis was given to Tis on the importance of our Academy.
Can't believe some in this thread call our yoof success a "blip" when it's how we've worked, and Tisdale has been an huge part of that. JMT and Pym probably worth money now, and Sparkes and Collins could be in the future, it's no blip it's a production line that has been skillfully and expertly set-up.