Tag Archives: Harris Federation

Tory councillor says Gove’s academy conduct is “woeful”

Posted on February 21, 2013 by insidecroydon

A Conservative councillor in Croydon has made an extraordinary attack against Michael Gove over the way in which the Tory-led government’s education secretary and his department is steamrolling through the transfer of a local primary school. In a rare, if … Continue reading →

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Harris Foundation starts its charm offensive to Roke parents

Posted on February 14, 2013 by insidecroydon

The Harris Foundation, which has been handed hundreds of thousands, if not millions of pounds’ worth of public assets by being given Roke Primary by Michael Gove‘s Department for Education, has begun an attempt to smooch its way into the … Continue reading →

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Roke Primary to be handed over to a carpet salesman

Posted on January 8, 2013 by insidecroydon

Roke Primary School in Kenley is being forced into academy status with the Harris Federation, against the wishes of the governors and parents. Malcolm Farquharson, the chairman of governors at Roke, issued this letter to all parents yesterday, the first … Continue reading →

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