"In the interests of balance, an interesting article:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/jan/11/schools-academy-status-incentives?INTCMP=SRCH"
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Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site.Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Let me start by saying that I am just a parent who has an opinion. It might
differ from some others’ but we all ultimately want the same thing so we are
not that far apart. I don’t have answers
to everything, I just have my…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."You’re right, Fiona. But August is an awfully long time ago in terms of this discussion and I have visited KPSC since then and researched the area a little and my views have changed to a degree. That’s allowed, isn’t…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Dear Carrie,
Thank you for the warm welcome! Regarding your post, yes, I do have a very ideological view of education – I think we all should – but never, for one moment, have I been discussing my children as you suggest.…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."The difference, as I see it, is that foundation schools run themselves, but are supported by an elected local authority. I didn’t vote for them, but more people did vote for them than any other party. Harris schools are run by the…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."John, why do you presume that Cllr Getgood is not representing the people of his ward? Furthermore, Cllr Adams isn't representing my views and he is councillor of my ward. "
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Fiona,
Interestingly I didn't understand why Cllr Adams had carried out the 'camps' exercise - I'm still not sure what point he was trying to make and how he could make such sweeping judgments based on such limited…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Alastair,
Well, sorry, I can’t prove you wrong. I don’t have a Y6 child; I have mentioned on here before that mine are somewhat younger. I know you will be disappointed. However, I don’t think it is, necessarily, fair to assume…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Cllr Adams, Are you serious? Do you really think that it is the parents’ duty to move the child rather than the school to adjust its lesson plans in order to include all students’ styles of learning? The parents are quite right; one size…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Of course I can understand his distress Ross and I would not wish to upset anyone, believe me. If my comments upset him then I apologise wholeheartedly. I have explained several times previously that were I in the position of making an application…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Alastair,
are you suggesting only parents of secondary school age children should direct educational policy? or even have an opinion?"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Jon Clarke's discussion Cator Park Girls School Expresses Interest in Academy Status - Parents to be consulted"Fair enough John, I see your point. I misunderstood what the Cllr had said. Out of interest, where would I find information on what the 'norm' is? Also, do we have figures on 'all the help KPSC have got'?"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."Skinners are a very successful co-sponsor. I don't know anything about the others, so I can't comment."
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."I should say that I am uncomfortable with being the fount for all educational knowledge regarding sponsor partners etc. Until around 3 months ago I knew nothing about educational policy and I am not certain that I have progressed a great deal since…"
Kirsten Abbott replied to Fiona Murphy's discussion New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site."To be honest, I don’t think that Kelsey’s consultation evening was intended to be the same glossy presentation that Harris provided and which created such a buzz. It was meant to provide residents with an opportunity to ask questions…"
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- At 11:47 on September 16, 2010,
Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward said…
- Dear Kirsten, Just to say that I appreciate your more moderate contribtions to the blog. It's all been quite debillitating for me. Of course, it's not just that Harris band (good) but that within those bands they are highly selective. The consequences, if they are successful, for education in this part of the borough are very worrying.
John
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