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‘Free’ Schools project flounders Michael Gove’s ‘Free’ School proposals are running into widespread opposition. ‘Free’ Schools are schools that are to be run by businesses or charities. They will not be part of Local Authority planning, and as such the opening of a ‘Free’ School is likely to lead to the closure of other schools. It is market madness being brought into education. The following are useful articles, all from the last week, outlining Gove’s problems. ·         http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/oct/25/free-schools-revolt · http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23891403-tory-council-objects-to-parents-starting-gove-flagship-school.do · http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9126000/9126918.stm · http://www.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/6404463/sticking-up-for-free-schools.thtml · http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/news/1035720/Planning-rules-eased-free-schools/ Trafford Academy defeated Parents opposing the proposed Trafford Academy, merging Lostock College and Stretford High, called in the Independent Schools Adjudicator. He upheld the parents objections and ruled that the schools should remain open. Story http://www.antiacademies.org.uk/Home/headlines/traffordacademyrejected New Literature from the Education unions ATL Academies toolkit http://www.atl.org.uk/reps-toolbox/academy-reps.asp Growing opposition in the Labour Party North East Somerset Labour Party has joined the campaign opposing the government’s headlong rush to school academies. http://www.antiacademies.org.uk/Home/headlines/northeastsomersetlabourpartyopposeacademies Anti Academies Alliance Financial Appeal The Anti Academies Alliance has launched a Financial Appeal to help build the opposition to Academies and ‘Free’ Schools. Read our Appeal, and download the leaflet, here http://www.antiacademies.org.uk/Home/financial-appeal How can the Anti Academies Alliance help your school? In the last few weeks a number of schools have approached us to help them campaign against Academy proposals that are being pushed on them. The Anti Academies Alliance is happy to work with head teachers, governors, parents and staff to develop a campaign to prevent your school becoming an Academy. Please contact the office if you need help. TUC conference: The future for our schools The TUC have organised a major conference on education on Saturday 27th November. More details and registration here http://www.tuc.org.uk/industrial/tuc-18598-f0.cfm Anti Academies Alliance AGM The Anti Academies Alliance AGM will be held on Saturday 15th January in Central London. More information to follow. News Gove accused of meddling as he backs academy chain’s ‘hostile’ bid http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6061746 Gove’s 25 year old ex adviser given Free Schools contract http://www.antiacademies.org.uk/Home/headlines/michaelgoves25-year-oldex-advisergiven%C2%A3500000freeschoolscontract Interview with Andy Burnham, shadow education secretary http://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/1036798/Interview-Andy-Burnham-shadow-education-secretary/ Catholic Bishops to discuss Academies http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2010/10/22/bishops-%E2%80%98to-discuss-academies-and-free-schools%E2%80%99-at-plenary-meeting/ Special Needs pupils hit by cuts http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/special_needs_pupils_hit_by_cuts_union_1_704589 Warship producer can help you become an Academy http://www.fours.co.uk/fours/Academies-FreeSchools More news stories here http://www.delicious.com/antiacademies Anti Academies Newspaper – Orders over 60,000 Over 60,000 newspapers have now been despatched around the country and are being distributed to parents, teachers, governors. It includes updates on the impact of the Academies Act, the case against ‘Free’ schools, who loses? consultation, campaign news. Please download the order form and post in your order here http://www.antiacademies.org.uk/Home/news/septemberantiacademiesnewspaper Or email in your order and we will send you an invoice. Anti Academies DVD We have an excellent new 13 minute DVD outlining the case against Academies and ‘Free’ Schools. It is perfect for union meetings / parent meetings / campaign meetings. If you would like a copy they are £10 to union groups / £2 to parent and campaign groups. Send orders to the office and we will despatch them with an invoice. Campaign materials Make your campaign stall / meeting complete with Stickers / Balloons / Mugs / T Shirts http://www.antiacademies.org.uk/Home/merchandise Having trouble keeping up with the news on Academies and Free Schools? You can follow the Anti Academies Alliance on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Anti-Academies-Alliance/178831804728?ref=ts Twitter – http://twitter.com/antiacademies Summary of Twitter news – http://feedity.com/rss.aspx/antiacademies-org-uk/UVFTW1JS

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