Hackney free school plan moves to next stage
Department for Education officials will interview interested parties about the proposed free school in the coming months
Free schools
Interview: author Melissa Benn on her new book, School Wars
With academies in the ascendant, what hope is there now for inclusive education?
Analysis: ‘Free schools’ revolution will affect all Hackney students
Residents recently voted overwhelmingly against opening a free school in the borough. But government enthusiasm for its big education idea will mean a major shake-up for all schools as pupils and parents are caught up in a passionate debate about standards and accountability
Hackney free school proposal gets thumbs down
Consultation with local residents show lack of support for state-funded private school
Private firm sniffs a profit in coalition schools policy
‘Mossbourne two’ would meet demands of parents who beg for a place at academy in east London, says headteacher
There is no such thing as a ‘free school’ for Hackney
A local resident explains why we should be concerned about plans for a publicly-funded school that has no democratic accountability
Jewish schools are not a faith school ‘menace’
My local Jewish primary is multicultural and academically excellent, and shows Dawkins is wrong about faith schools