“ave bishops college”

“This process has been a complete joke from the start. Wrong data, rushed deadlines and bad communication between the LA and the schools concerned. What's wrong with education, is that education isn't being allowed to be run by people in education. Apparently these days anyone can sit in an office, look at a spreadsheet and make an informed decision. But if this were the case, the parents, staff and students of BC wouldn't be up in arms.

Has it come to the point where normal people no longer get a say in the world in which they live in?”

“If the people of Gloucester were for one moment sucked in by what the LA and politicians are proposing then surely they can see from the previous commment that we as parents have spent much time and effort ensuring that we know what we're talking about!! After all it is us as parents that have the best interest of our children at heart no matter how 'caring' the LA or politicians pretend to be!! Do not ruin our children's future to fulfill your political and or financial agendas!! SAVE BISHOPS' COLLEGE!!!!”

“How it is possible to vote on such a potentially life changing situation for the pupils concerned without proper and effective consultation is insane. The councillors clearly have no idea of the stunning work undertaken by the dedicated staff and management of Bishops' College which ensures Every Child Matters.
It is not possible to ensure that all are in a clear position to comment as to the effectiveness of a future Academy without clearer details as to the nature, ethos and also community dimension of the proposed academy. If throwing money at a new building is deemed to be the answer, take a look at the failing academies around the country where so called innovative approaches to teaching and learning are not sustained beyond their initial Ofsted inspection leading to a demise in standards.
The pastoral wellbeing and security of the pupils at Bishops is paramount. Many parents have chosen to send their children there as they know that their specific needs will be catered for and every child will be encouraged to achieve their potential. Not every Bishops pupil has the potential to achieve at the National Challenge threshold, but what they achieve as young responsible adults will carry them on to become successes in life.
There is clearly a bigger and more underhand issue and also one of ethical and moral justice which is concerned more with politics and money than choice and opportunity.
The councillors and LA need to consider the impact this is having on the morale of the pupils, especially those studying for exams, as well as the feelings of the staff and management who, even through the current challenges, are striving to do their best.

Invest in rather than sweep away! All a new building will do is be a superficial flagship for a failing LA who's morals and ethics are totally reprehensible.
Children need stability and security in order to fulfil their potential. Bishops provides this, the LA does not.
Visit the school website and see the responses from the Senate, parents and governors.
Become aware of the great work that is happening and the future potential Bishops has if it is only given the chance to demonstrate what it offers within the 5 year time frame initially established by the LA and Diocese. Don't allow yourself to become as ignorant as those who have no understanding or comprehension of the reality and have their own selfish agendas.
See for yourself and don't dwell and judge on the past history of what is essentially a building and name (Oxtalls) - time has brought changes and successes. Save Bishops!”

“Bring back corporal punishment I say, then it wouldn't matter WHAT the school was, learning would improve because behaviour and discipline would be enforced.”