Mike Penning congratulates school on becoming an Academy
8th May 2013
Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning has congratulated staff, pupils and governors of Chaulden Junior School on achieving Academy status for the school which starts on 1st May 2013.
Academy status allows schools a greater control over their finances and delivery of the curriculum. They can make use of this freedom to better serve the needs of their local communities and provide a first class education.
Mike said:
“I am absolutely delighted that Chaulden Junior School has converted to an academy.
“I congratulate the school for embarking on this process which I believe will be of great benefit to the pupils, staff and everyone in the wider community who uses the school. This is good news for Chaulden!”
In a letter to Mike Penning, Secretary of State Michael Gove said:
“As you know, Academies form an integral part of the Government’s education policy to raise attainment for all children and to bring about sustained improvements to all schools. I am delighted that Chaulden Junior School recognises the benefits Academy status will bring.”
