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20 Apr 2013
What is wrong with ‘forced’ academies?

In 2010 the newly elected coalition government rushed through a law to allow the Secretary of State to force schools to become academies. So what is wrong with forced academies?

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20 Apr 2013
Why are school choosing to become Academies?

There is huge political pressure for schools to convert. Government is using a ‘carrot and stick’ approach. Over half of secondary schools have chosen academy status, but only about 6% of primaries have done so.

free schools briefing 2013
20 Apr 2013
Free Schools Briefing

Michael Gove claims that Free schools are about driving up standards and meeting the need for new school places.
The evidence suggests otherwise.

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16 Apr 2013
Teachers strike in Littlehampton Academy

Teachers in the NUT and NASUWT struck at The Littlehampton Academy struck on Wednesday April 17

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26 Mar 2013
Teachers walk out at William Parker in day of strike action over Academy sponsor

Students at William Parker Sports College will not be at school today (Tuesday) after teachers voted to go on strike in protest over plans to turn the school into an academy.

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