Mary Arnold praises Gladstone Park parents' 'exemplary work' for the school and its children

Gladstone Park parents sent a copy of their letter delivered yesterday to Michael Gove, to Cllr Mary Arnold, lead member for children and families.

Cllr Arnold replied:

Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter and for all your parents ' collective and exemplary work for the school on behalf of the children and their best interests.

I sincerely hope Michael Gove takes on board the significant improvements and recognises that changes to the management would have a disruptive and adverse effect on the school.

The local authority and  your councillors are fighting for the best outcome for pupils and parents and we trust Gladstone Park will set the example for a local solution, based on the voice of reason and avoid a forced conversion.

What Future for Brent Schools? Video of recent debate

Many thanks to Pete Murry of Brent Green Party for filming the second half of the What Future for Brent Schools debate. The video picks up after the presentations by the panel and the initial questions and statements from the audience.

The panel is from left to right (physically, not politically!) Cllr Mary Arnold, Brent Council leader member  for children and families;  Martin Francis Brent Green Party spokesperson on children and families; (Gill Wood, local parent, governor and chair); Jon O'Connor, Cooperative College; Melissa Benn author and governor and Hank Roberts, National President, ATL.