100 signatures reached
To: School Governors
Say NO to SVP Academisation!
We are concerned Parents, Staff and Community Members who believe that Stockbridge Village Primary School would be better served by remaining under Local Authority control and we are calling for you to cease seeking Academy status for our school, in order to protect the future educational attainment of the children in our local community.
Why is this important?
Becoming an academy has profound implications for children and young people, parents, staff and the local community. The decision to apply for academy status is made by the school’s governing body, which is required to consult with ‘appropriate’ persons. We believe that it is essential that there should be full consultation with parents and the local community about such an important decision.
We have grave reservations about academy status. We believe that any change to the school should be one that makes a positive difference to children’s educational attainment and there is no evidence to show that Stockbridge Village Primary School becoming an academy would raise educational standards.
We hope that having considered all of the information, you will share our view that the high level of risk involved in academy status far outweighs any of the suggested advantages and decide to cease seeking academy status.
The decision to become an academy is irreversible.
There is no going back!