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| The telling graph from the Consultation Report |
Grahame Price, chair of the IEB says that they have done 'everything required by the Secretary of State' this does not of course involve a democratic vote, or even taking account of the overwhelming opposition of staff. and students.
This is the letter
Dear Staff
The Copland Interim Executive Board has approved the report summarising the activities that took place during the consultation period. We spent time reviewing the report to make sure it reflects the feedback we received as part of the consultation. We also spent time considering what Copland requires to ensure the long-term improvement that it needs.
Under Section 5 of the Academies Act 2010 the IEB was required to consult with staff, parents and community representatives on the proposal that Copland Community School becomes an ARK academy in September 2014. We have now done everything required by the Secretary of State, and are satisfied that the best way forward for Copland is to become an academy. We believe that ARK will build on the work already done by the IEB and Dr Marshall to provide leadership, support and focus for the school, using their proven experience to turn Copland into an exciting place to learn.
The IEB will write to the Secretary of State to make this recommendation.
The IEB will now work with ARK, to prepare to open the school as an ARK academy in September 2014. ARK will therefore begin detailed transition planning, including starting a recruitment campaign for the principal of the proposed new academy. The final of the process is the signing of the funding agreement by the Secretary of State and this would confirm that Copland will become an ARK academy.
I have attached the consultation report.
Best wishes
Grahame Price
Chair of the IEB
The Full Consultation Report is available here: LINK