| Topic: | Re:Re:Elephant in the Room - Toby Young's School idea | |
| Posted by: | Paul Webster | |
| Date/Time: | 17/11/09 22:33:00 |
| Their blog says: "Consequently, we’ve decided to press ahead under the existing rules and try and start a City Academy. Until recently, this wouldn’t have been possible without finding a sponsor willing to put up £2 million, but Ed Balls waived that requirement in July, partly to make it easier for groups like ours to start schools. Indeed, he is encouraging Parent Promoter groups to come forward and try and set up Academies. According to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), the first thing a group like ours needs to do is enlist the support of their Local Authority (LA). Consequently, we’ve met with several members of Ealing Council and told them about our vision. So far, they’ve been very supportive, particularly Jason Stacey, the leader of the Council, Ian Gibb, the Councillor who holds the portfolio for Children’s Services and Gary Redhead, the Assistant Director of Children’s Services." http://www.westlondonfreeschool.co.uk/blog/welcome-to-the-website-of-the-west-london-free-school.html |