YES: David Daniels, head teacher, Petchey Academy, Hackney, London
The concept of all-through schools under one management is a good idea and the experience we have indicates they work extremely well.
Head teachers in the secondary sector who have run more than one school bring a wider experience which can be beneficial to a struggling primary school.
We need to get away from the sectarianism of primary, secondary and tertiary education. My ideal would be a unified campus where you have all three represented. In that sense you get the best management experience and expertise put together. NO: Alison Johnston, principal officer, teachers' union Voice
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