Save Old Town

[Sippo]

School weren't forced into becoming academies. Some academies have failed, but we have proved it can be done. Myself and my business manager, are always being asked how we do it and for advice.

Surely, if we have turned around two failing schools, then that can only be a good thing?

[ron dodgers]

could have been turned round anyway

[Nemo]

Academies to me seem to benefit those with genuinely ambitious and competent leadership teams, but hold the potential for disaster for those who are happy to meander along. I wouldn't like to state the overall impact of the policy as I don't know the sector well enough, but I'm sure that it will work in places and not in others.