"Parents must be consulted on academies" says the National Governors’ Association
Governing bodies of outstanding schools will soon begin considering whether to convert into academies. The NGA was disappointed that the Secretary of State did not send his letter of 26May to chairs of governors given that this vital decision will be made by governors.
The NGA is dismayed that the Academies Bill, published on the same day, allows such a fundamental change in the designation of the school to be carried out without any requirement to consult local stakeholders. It appears to fly in the face of the Coalition Government’s intention to give parents a greater say in education. In its first piece of education legislation the government has effectively disenfranchised local communities.
For more information contact:
Emma Knights, Chief Executive on 0121-237-3786 or 07967 380 576
www.nga.org.uk
Notes for editors
The National Governors’ Association represents school governors in England. School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in England’s schools. In many schools governors are the employer.
The National Governors’ Association is a registered charity, established for general public benefit, but in particular to improve the educational welfare of children by promoting high standards in schools, and raising the effectiveness of governing bodies.