BenIreland published 'Remarkable' Nottingham school chief announces retirement

The chief executive of the academy trust behind some of Nottingham's biggest schools has announced his retirement.Sir Barry Day, who was a headteacher for 17 years, heads up the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, which is behind the Nottingham Academy, in Sneinton, and Nottingham Girls' Academy, in the Arboretum.He will step down from his role, which he has had for seven years, on December 31 after 42 years spent working in education.Sir Barry said: "I have been fortunate to work with some of