Wendy Burdon, Schools Commercial Innovation and Development Team

Wanted: School governors with procurement expertise

Wendy Burdon, Schools Commercial Innovation and Development Team, 1 September 2025 - Advice and support

Wendy Burdon is a primary school governor and works for the DfE's Schools Commercial Innovation and Development Team. She explains why more procurement professionals are needed as governors.

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