“Tory MPs have welcomed news that Devon and Cornwall schools will no longer be forced to convert to academies following the latest in a series of Government U-turns.
The Department for Education has confirmed that its enforced conversion policy, which aimed for 100% academisation by 2022, will now only apply to “failing” schools.
However, education secretary Nicky Morgan has stressed that “good” and “outstanding” schools across the country will still be “encouraged” to adopt the model.
The announcement is believed to be a response to growing pressure on the Government from Conservative backbenchers. A number of MPs have expressed concerns about the impact of compulsory conversation on schools, particularly in rural areas.”
East Devon Watch 