Comments on: Fortismere School update

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:30:00 +0000

If you fail to understand why parents feel intimidated by the KFC tactics take a look at the discussion forum on the KFCs own website where there are numerous examples. One parent tried to make similar arguments as made by Lynne above (about the priority of the LEA for investment being to the schools elsewhere in the Borough), and in return was accused of being a racist by a member of the KFC commitee!!! How can you expect people to attend a public debate with people like that?

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:30:00 +0000

As an active member of KFC I’m puzzled by the allegations that somehow there is some kind of aggression that prevents others having their say. We’ve been saying that there should be an open, public debate and at our meetings we have had an independent chair from another school who has ensured everyone has had their say. The real problem is the arrogrance of the governing body in ignoring the clear views expressed during the public consultation and the shameful treatment of parents of students with special needs. The facts are clear: the school broke the law on admissions, have excluded students unlawfully and have failed to produced a single coherent argument for Foundation. I find it surprising that Lynne is not being more forceful over what will be the sell off the open land around Fortismere that will follow from Foundation.

By: Brian Cathcart

Brian Cathcart — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:59:00 +0000

I agree that a ballot would help clear the air. I am concerned, though, that all those who vote should have a clear and full picture of the facts. For example, you state that “only control over their own assets … would supply the funding they need”. It is not clear to me what assets the school will sell (they say they will not sell land), or how it might otherwise use those assets to raise funds. If we have a ballot, we should have that sort of information available to us before we vote.