Laura McInerney

Education journalist

Laura McInerney is an education journalist, former secondary teacher, and co-founder of Teacher Tapp, the daily survey app uncovering an accurate picture of teachers’ lives.

She started her career teaching in London comprehensives before being taken to court by Michael Gove for asking a difficult question about free schools (she eventually won).

Following this, Laura became a journalist, editing Schools Week and writing a column for the Guardian, before starting Teaching Tapp.

She is regularly heard on BBC radio shows, and has authored several books including Leading Academy Trusts with Sir David Carter.

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