Peter Birkett was Knighted in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to further education and the academy movement[1] He attended Frederick Gough School in Scunthorpe.
[4] In the published findings from their investigations, they stated that they did not find any expenditure that would be considered profligate, although some academy expenditure is considered irregular and improper such as annual staff recognition event, expensive gift and ornaments for staff.
[5] Against the wishes of the Board Birkett resigned as CEO of the federation after signing a compromise agreement that protected both parties interests.
It is a small independent co-educational school for children with Special Educational Needs aged 5 to 16 years.
He claimed that in 2017 he will focus more on educational activities that enable young, special needs children to reach their potential.
Also, he stated his interests in developing the next generation of business leadership potential through a series of talks and career advice[9] Birkett has been a Government adviser and Director on several National Boards.
Sir Peter Birkett is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Educators, which provides a forum through meetings and social occasions to bring together members from all parts of the education world to discuss and exchange views on matters of topical interest.
In November 2013 Birkett collected the national Education Investor award for the best performing "School operator – academy chain" on behalf of Barnfield Federation.