There is no such thing as “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” with this Government. When there is money to be made, it must be made.
All in East Devon will be forced to seek investors and change to academy status within the next three years. Their land will go with them, free of charge.
Wainhomes Academy or Persimmon Academy anyone?
“The government is facing opposition from its supporters on Conservative-held county councils who are angry about plans to force all schools to become academies.
Leading Tory councillors across the country, dismayed by key elements of the education white paper outlined by the government last week, are calling on education secretary Nicky Morgan to rethink her policy of compulsory academisation for all schools.
Their concerns echo those of many teachers and parents, who took part in rallies in London and many other towns and cities on Wednesday, to protest against the government’s forced academy programme.
Around the country, councillors – many of them lifelong Tories who have devoted decades to working with schools in their areas and in many cases improving attainment – expressed profound reservations about the changes.”
East Devon Watch 