Mr. Philip Bell

Philip's a top class head
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Leadership - Beauchamps High School head Philip Bell has been nominated for an award for the country's best public servantsLeadership - Beauchamps High School head Philip Bell has been nominated for an award for the country's best public servants

A HEADTEACHER who transformed a once failing school into a centre of learning excellence is in line for a prestigious national leadership award.

Philip Bell, head of Beauchamps High School, in Wickford, has been recognised for his outstanding accomplishments after being shortlisted for an accolade in the Public Servants of the Year Awards.

The 57-year-old, who joined the school in 1993 as deputy head, has pulled out all the stops to bring the school up from the brink of failure.

When he took over the helm as head in 1996, the percentage of pupils leaving with five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C was a dire 27 per cent.
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Guy Roberts, spokesman for the awards, said: "The achievements of Philip Bell typify the aims of the Public Servants of the Year Awards, which are now in their seventh year, to promote and publicise the huge amount of good work being done in the UK's public services.
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Mr Bell, who lives in Colchester with his wife, Linda, said: "I am very honoured to have been nominated.I think I was put forward by someone at the school.

"When I started we had less than 500 pupils, now there are 1,300.But I have to stress we have a fantastic team of teachers, staff, governors and very strong parent support - all of which is extremely important in creating a successful school."

Mr Bell, who started out as a young teacher in Witham after completing his degree, doesn't teach now because running the school takes up so much time.He said: "I do miss teaching in a way, but if I were to take a class now I would constantly be having to pop outside to sort something out.

Philip Bell, Head Teacher, Beauchamps High School

Philip Bell
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Philip Bell

A HEADTEACHER who transformed a failing school into a leading comprehensive has won a national leadership award for his efforts.

Philip Bell, head of Beauchamps High School, Wickford, has been recognised for his outstanding accomplishments with a trophy at the Public Servants of the Year Awards.

The 57-year-old, who joined the school in 1993 as deputy head, pulled out all the stops to bring the school up from the brink of failure.

When he took over as head in 1996 the percentage of pupils leaving with five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C was a poor 27 per cent.
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Mr Bell, who lives in Chelmsford, said: "I am very proud to receive the award on behalf of the staff, students, parents and governors at Beauchamps High School, who give so much to ensure our students' success.

"We hold dear the belief improvement is limitless, and constantly seek ways to enable our students to achieve their potential."

Mike Thatcher, Public Finance editor, added: "We congratulate Phillip Bell on his deserved win, and wish him every success in the future.

Individual winners included Shonagh Dillon, who won the Tailoring the Fit customer focus award for her work expanding Portsmouth City Council's domestic abuse service, and head teacher Philip Bell who was recognised for his inspiring leadership in turning round the fortunes of Beauchamps High School in Essex.
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Philip Bell, head teacher, Beauchamps High School, Essex

Philip Bell
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Philip Bell

A HEADTEACHER who transformed a failing school into a leading comprehensive has won a national leadership award for his efforts.

Philip Bell, head of Beauchamps High School, Wickford, has been recognised for his outstanding accomplishments with a trophy at the Public Servants of the Year Awards.

The 57-year-old, who joined the school in 1993 as deputy head, pulled out all the stops to bring the school up from the brink of failure.

When he took over as head in 1996 the percentage of pupils leaving with five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C was a poor 27 per cent.
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Mr Bell, who lives in Chelmsford, said: "I am very proud to receive the award on behalf of the staff, students, parents and governors at Beauchamps High School, who give so much to ensure our students' success.

"We hold dear the belief improvement is limitless, and constantly seek ways to enable our students to achieve their potential."

Mike Thatcher, Public Finance editor, added: "We congratulate Phillip Bell on his deserved win, and wish him every success in the future.

Philip Bell, Head Teacher, Beauchamps High School