article_snippet: The 64-year-old was appointed as one of the first national leaders in education, awarded to headteachers of outstanding schools who advise the Government on policy and help other struggling schools.
article_snippet: Royle was recognised for Royle work and selected as a national leader of education.
article_snippet: a school was given national support school status.
article_snippet: High performing schools assist others, so monies are available in association with that.'
article_snippet: Reading Crown Court was told that a school was entitled to bursary grants between 2008 and 2010, which helped cover the costs of sending staff to other schools and to training days.
article_snippet: Nicholas Syfret QC, defending, said that Royle had been 'instrumental' in improving the previously failing school, so much so the arts building was named in Royle honour.
highlights_snippet: The 64-year-old was previously an advisor on government education policy .