The King’s New Year Honours list 2026

The King’s New Year Honours for contributions to education, skills and children’s social care has been published.

More than 100 people across the UK were named in the list for outstanding contributions to education, skills, children’s services and social care.

Here in Devon, DAG would like to congratulate Jonathon Bishop, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Headteacher of Cornerstone Academy Trust, who received an OBE for services to Education. He was recently appointed as a DfE RISE (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence) Adviser helping to support schools throughout the Southwest region with driving up standards.