Russell Hobby, leader of the National Association of Head Teachers, said the government had "slammed on the brakes just before the cliff face".

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In backing the overall changes, Russell Hobby, leader of the National Association of Head Teachers, highlighted what would not be changing.

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Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers said teachers should not be made scapegoats for the system.

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