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• [+] Burngreave Messenger

  Online version of the monthly news magazine delivered to all households in the Sheffield Burngreave ward. Burngreave Messenger Ltd. is a non-profit making, membership owned community organisation.

  • [+] Community

    News produced by other Burngreave based organisations.

    • [+] Parkwood - Academy proposals

      Parkwood School is consulting on whether to convert to Academy status. A strong campaign of opposition is underway. Here is a full page of resources and background information.

      • [–] Academies press coverage

        The media has covered news and opinions on Academies. Here are some news reports.

        • [•] Big Plans For Parkwood

          Proposals to turn Parkwood High School into an Academy have been given a boost, with news about additional funding for a new building. Plans are also being developed for an innovative partnership with Sheffield Hallam University, according to Sheffield City Council.

        • [•] Letter: thoughts of a parent

          Letter to the Messenger: Parkwood's Academy proposal – thoughts of a parent.

        • [•] letter from Mick Ibbotson

          Mick Ibbotson wrote in response to David Blunkett's letter to the Star.

      • [•] Academy Consultation and decisions

        There has been a process of formal consultations and Council decisions about the proposal to make Parkwood School independent.

      • [•] Academy? Have your say

        You can add your comments and/or vote on Parkwood becoming an Academy here.

      • [•] Council minute

        The official minute of the 5th March 2008 council meeting records the petition presented by the North Sheffield Anti-Academies Alliance.