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Hackney superhead Greg Wallace has suddenly resigned while an investigation into management practices at the Best Start Federation continues.
Mr Wallace was suspended in July from his role as Executive Prinicpal of the Best Start Federation, which runs five Hackney primary schools, following allegations he awarded an IT contract to his boyfriend Tony Zangoura.
Cllr Rita Krishna, Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services, said in a statement that the Learning Trust’s priority is to ensure children’s education is not disrupted.
“Steve Belk, former Chief Executive of The Learning Trust, has been appointed to support Best Start Federation until the investigation process has concluded,” she said.
“We will publish the findings of the investigation in due course which will include any relevant disciplinary action in its recommendations.”
A council spokesperson said no agreement had been reached with Mr Wallace over the resignation, which will take effect from 31 December.
