Patrick Lees, who chairs the school's governing body, said: "On receipt of serious allegations relating to the management of the school, governors took immediate action to initiate an investigation and are now referring the matter to the police.

Tim Harrison NUT London Regional Secretary said “I am very concerned about the situation in Langdon School. When they leave us we help parents find just the right kind of school for them in order that they can continue to thrive in the secondary sector. Language.

Whilst the Union is ready to find a positive way forward, the Governors and the Headteacher have refused to follow up the constructive proposals discussed at ACAS but instead appear to have rejected any agreement. Langdon Academy. If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the Newham Recorder. Members of the National Union of Teachers at the Langdon School announced on Monday night that they are to take strike action next Wednesday and Thursday following a failure to reach agreement at ACAS about a dispute concerning what they call oppressive management and workload. Click the link in the orange box above for details. PUBLISHED: 07:29 26 October 2011 | UPDATED: 07:29 26 October 2011. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. The six members of staff we informed of their suspensions by head teacher Dr Manuzah Tabassum on Friday afternoon. The disciplinary procedures began under the school’s conduct procedures. We are confident it is taking appropriate action in response to the investigation’s findings. A great deal of progress was made in the talks and there was every reason to believe that both sides could reach agreement. The suspension by the school of six staff members, who are now subject to disciplinary procedures, was the result of an initial independent investigation into allegations dating from 2004 to 2009, before the arrival of the new head teacher. To send a link to this page you must be logged in. “Parents and carers have been made aware of the temporary changes to management at the school and the head will be ensuring after half-term that all pupils understand what has happened. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Welcome to the website of Langdon Academy. A star primary school headteacher who was suspended after saying some of her staff had 'sat at home doing nothing' during lockdown described some of her teachers as 'behaving like petulant kids'. We cannot provide further information while the disciplinary processes continue.”. "The spotlight of this accountability system demonstrates that academies cannot hide from their responsibilities and are held to account for their actions. Remote Login; Online Payments; Staff E-mail; Student E-mail; Office-365; Search text GO. In letter sent to parents and carers over the weekend, Mr David Benn, chair of the school’s governing body, vlnfirmed that the suspensions followed “an intitial independent investigation into serious allegations regarding management and administrative matters.”, Mr Benn’s letter said:”As you know at Langdon School we strive to continually develop and improve the quality of education for our children and young people. The governing body of Quintin Kynaston School in St John's Wood suspended Jo Shuter on Wednesday following "serious allegations" relating to the management of the school. "In order to facilitate this investigation and ensure that pupils' education is not compromised during this process, we have now also taken the decision to suspend the head teacher.

Members of the Union have already staged a one day strike in July. It is understood that the allegations relate to matters at the Sussex Road school between 2004 and 2009. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls.

Every child at Langdon is encouraged to aim high and do well in their learning. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Disciplinary matters have now begun under the school’s conduct procedures. The specialist technology college, which has 1,428 students, has had three consecutive "outstanding" Ofsted inspections and gained academy status in 2011.

Six senior members of staff at East Ham’s Langdon School have been suspended following results of a probe into serious allegations about “management and administrative matters”.

", School Suspends 'Headteacher Of The Year', Jo Shuter turned around Quintin Kynaston School. An award-winning headteacher who was suspended after saying some of her staff were “sat at home doing nothing” during lockdown said she has received support from around the country. When we are made aware of issues that prevent us from doing so, wee take swift and decisive action.”. These members of the Union took strike action previously and have also reported, using the school’s whistleblowing procedure, the headteacher in respect of what they considered to be inappropriate conduct.”. However, the school, having persuaded the Union to go to ACAS and suspend its strike action, took no steps whatsoever following the meeting to agree a draft communiqué.

But Wood told Schools Week: “It is very concerning that a headteacher can be suspended for giving a truthful answer to questions posed by members of the public.” In her 15 years at the school, Wood has overseen its transformation from ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’.

Sir Alan Davies was ordered off the grounds of Copland Community College in Cecil Avenue, Wembley, yesterday morning (May 13) along with Dr Richard Evans, deputy headteacher, and Columbus Udokoro, the school bursar. A department spokesman said: "The suspension of the headteacher is a matter for the Quintin Kynaston Trust. The Union had been hopeful that the meeting at ACAS would result in a settlement of the dispute. The issue has been referred to the police. "Governors are seeking to reassure the school community, who will be undoubtedly shocked and unsettled by this news, that the highest priority is being given to the smooth running of the school and to this end, governors are seeking to appoint an interim head teacher as soon as possible.". THE headteacher of a scandal hit school who pocketed hundreds of thousands of pounds in bonuses has been suspended following allegations of serious financial mismanagement. The school has put in place temporary staffing arragements to ensure that the quality of education received by pupils is protected. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community. "Unfortunately, no system of financial audit can guarantee it will prevent all wrongdoing.

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A primary school headteacher, who forced children to participate in a “Gay Pride” parade last year, has been reported to the local authority for unlawfully suspending 10-year-olds based on alleged anti-LGBT comments. She was one of the youngest heads in the country when she took over in 2002 and has improved the fortunes of the inner-city school over the years. A Newham Council spokesperson said: “This irresponsible action will only result in children losing out in their education and further inconvenience for busy parents and carers. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The Union then engaged in three sets of negotiations and sought to reach agreement to avoid the intensification of the dispute through further strike action. It is believed the allegations were made to the school in June and an investigation was started. However, the financial accountability systems in place for academies are more rigorous than those for maintained schools and they enable swift resolution of any issues of financial impropriety.

An NUT spokesman said: “Following a request from the school, the NUT postponed further strike action, and at the request of the school a meeting was arranged at ACAS. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media.

An award-winning headteacher has been suspended after an investigation into mismanagement at a London school.

Principal Mr Jamie Brooks. The Union has now been informed that four of its members, who are in the Senior Management Team, have been suspended. The pupils are now on their half term break.

Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. A spokesman for Newham Council said: “Six senior members of staff at Langdon School have been suspended following an initial independent investigation into serious allegations. Home; About Us. "The Trust have rightly taken responsibility for the situation and carried out a full independent investigation. Ms Shuter was named headteacher of the year at the 2007 Teaching Awards and appointed CBE in June 2010. Academy schools come under the Education Funding Agency on behalf of the Department for Education. Once again this year, a high proportion – two thirds – of… Read More. A London headteacher who turned around an underachieving comprehensive has been suspended after a probe into the school's finances. The Union conducted a workload survey in the summer term which indicated, overwhelmingly, members’ concern about their workload and the management style being adopted in the school. How to find us. 2020 Year 6 Leavers – moving on to secondary school. The education of children will remain the key priority of both the council and the school.”. The National Union of Teachers and its members at Langdon School remain determined to resolve the dispute through consultation and agreement, but if necessary will continue to take strike action as it appears to be the only means of bringing the strength of feeling of our members on the issue to the attention of the Local Authority and Governing Body of the School. A London headteacher who turned around an underachieving comprehensive has been suspended after a probe into the school's finances. This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Many members are working in an intolerable situation which the Union cannot stand by and accept”.

“The Union believes it has no alternative, given the severity of the dispute, to take further strike action in the school.