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Mick Ibbotson replies to David Blunkett's letter

Mick Ibbotson wrote this response in reply to David Blunkett's letter in the Star on 29th April 2008.
http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/community/parkwood-academy-proposals/press-coverage/hidden-letter-ibbotson/

Parkwood School academy protest led by far left – Blunkett

DAVID Blunkett has attacked protesters who are opposing plans to turn Parkwood High School into Sheffield's third City Academy. Also, comments by a local parent. Sheffield Star 29 April 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Parkwood-School-academy-protest-led.4029187.jp

More protests at city academy plan

A protest petition signed by 300 people was presented to Sheffield Council and members of the public questioned officials. Sheffield Telegraph 13 March 2008
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/latest/More-protests-at-city-academy.3873650.jp

No answers over Parkwood plan

Letter to the Star from Ben Morris 3rd March 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/letters/No-answers-over-Parkwood-plan.3836475.jp

Sheffield approves academy bid

Sheffield Council's cabinet has voted to give permission for education officers to lodge an "expression of interest" with the Government. Sheffield Star 29th February 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Sheffield-approves-academy-bid.3827899.jp

Most improved secondary

The most improved secondary was Parkwood High, where scores rose by an overall 35 per cent in three key subjects. sheffield Star 28th February 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/See-your-school39s-latest-test.3825569.jp

This is return of secondary modern

Letter to the Star from Paul Kelemen. 27th February 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/letters/This-is-return-of-secondary.3815759.jp

Letter: thoughts of a parent

Mick Ibbotson wrote to the Messenger to express his views.
http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/community/parkwood-academy-proposals/press-coverage/letter-to-the-editor/

Advance in third City Academy plans

Sheffield Star: Plans to turn a Sheffield comprehensive into the city's third City Academy are set to move a step forward. 25th February 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/headlines/Advance-in-third-City-Academy.3809194.jp

Balanced debate not blackmail

Letter to Sheffield Telegraph from Dave Fisher 22 February 2008
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/letters/Balanced-debate-not-blackmail.3806917.jp

"The people have spoken about Parkwood School"

Sheffield City Council press release. 20th February 2008
http://sccplugins.sheffield.gov.uk/press/news/release.asp?akey=4907

Privatisation by Parkwood school's back door

Letter to The Star by Ben Morris 8th February 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/letters/Privatisation-by-Parkwood-school39s-back.3755111.jp

Parkwood success

Parkwood’s recent OFSTED report is full of praise: a letter to the students from the lead inspector says that their positive attitude and enthusiastic learning go to make it a good school. Burngreave Messenger February 2008
http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/archives/february-2008/parkwood-success/

Two sides to every Academy

Strong feelings were expressed at two well attended meetings set up to consult the public about Parkwood School. Burngreave Messenger February 2008
http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/archives/february-2008/two-sides-to-every-academy/

Funding boost for academy bid

Sheffield Telegraph: Parkwood High School has received a boost in its bid to become Sheffield's third city academy, with the Government agreeing to provide additional funding for a new building. 1st February 2008
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/university/Funding-boost-for-academy-bid.3733727.jp

Head welcomes rebuild plan

Sheffield Star: Another Sheffield secondary school could be completely rebuilt over the next three years if plans to transform it into a City Academy are approved. 29th January 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Head-welcomes-rebuild-plan.3719633.jp

A job worth fighting for

Letter to the Star from Mick Ibbotson 24th January 2008
http://www.thestar.co.uk/letters/A-job-worth-fighting-for.3705989.jp

Ambitious high school on road to excellence

Sheffield Star: An ambitious Sheffield secondary is on the up, according to inspectors who found good standards throughout the school. 19th December 2007
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Ambitious-high-school-on-road.3600479.jp

Head's joy over Ofsted report

Sheffield Telegraph: Parkwood High School in Sheffield was "over the moon" this week on receiving its Ofsted report. 14th December 2007
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/Head39s-joy-over-Ofsted-report.3590011.jp

Funding boost for academy bid

PARKWOOD High School has received a boost in its bid to become Sheffield's third city academy, with the Government agreeing to provide additional funding for a new building. Sheffield Telegraph 1st February 2008
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/university/Funding-boost-for-academy-bid.3733727.jp

School control will be lost

Letter to the Star from VK Lockwood 5th December 2007
http://www.thestar.co.uk/letters/School-control-will-be-lost.3552760.jp

School Academies

In two years’ time all of Burngreave’s secondary schools could be Academies. Parkwood, Fir Vale and Firth Park are all considering becoming independent from the City Council, run by private companies or trusts. Burngreave Messenger December 2007
http://www.burngreavemessenger.org/archives/2007/december-2007/school-academies/

Third academy for city

Sheffield Star: A third Sheffield comprehensive is planning to become a City Academy. 28th November 2007
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Third-academy-for-city.3527058.jp