Jean Hedley obituary

My mother, Jean Hedley, who has died aged 80, was a headteacher who used her creative and organisational talents to inspire young pupils and colleagues alike. In retirement she was appointed MBE for services to nature conservation.Born in Goudhurst, Kent, Jean was the youngest of three daughters of Jess (nee MacDonald) and William Hartnell, who were in service as a lady’s maid and chauffeur. During the second world war the family moved to Glasgow, where William became an engineer with Roll