Community Support

We are in the process of seeking support from local stakeholders..

 

“Free schools extend choice for local parents who want the best education for their children. I am delighted to support the Chichester Free School project, which I believe will prove to be an important addition to the educational provision in West Sussex”.

The RT HON NICK HERBERT MP
MP for Arundel & South Downs

 

I am happy to add my name to the list of supporters for a free school. Having spoken at length to Helen Humphry about the vision for the school I believe it could provide a further opportunity for many families within the local area. The potential new school would not be profit making, nor would it have a selection criteria and it will actively seek applications from all sections of the community including less advantaged groups. It has the potential with smaller class sizes and smaller intakes at secondary level to offer a serious alternative to parents than the 3 local secondary schools; it also has the unusual option of all through learning from the age of 4-18.

Simon McDougall
County, District and Parish Councillor for Bersted

 

Chichester Music Academy fully supports the Chichester Free School bid.  When we heard that the free school intends to collaborate with local area specialists to support their broad curriculum, we were happy to get involved. Our team of professional musicians has many year’s experience in the music industry and some are qualified teachers too.  We tutor pupils directly from the Academy in central Chichester in music, as well as offering after-school extra tuition in literacy and maths.

Developing strong links with the school is made easy by the fact that we share their aspirations for local young people – to enable them to reach  their potential by providing enjoyable learning experiences through enthusiastic and memorable teaching.

At Chichester Music Academy we’re already on the way.  Our facilities and resources are bringing musicality and learning to the community in a variety of inspiring ways.  We are waiting in the wings to support Chichester Free School whenever it needs us – we’re more than happy to help them succeed.

Nick Davidson
Chichester Music Academy Ltd.

 

“I fully support the concept of a local free school, for too long politicians have espoused the word choice when there was only one choice e.g. Hobson’s choice.  Our children have been victims of a failing system and this initiative gives the opportunity for parents to get the very best education available in the public sector.
I agree with the aims and ethos and welcome the opportunity to give this testimonial”

Paul Dendle
Arundel Ward Councillor. Arun DC

http://pauldendle.ning.com/profiles/blogs/i-support-the-free-school-proposal-for-the-area