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Malcolm Grant |
The argument for the academy
Malcolm Grant
Provost, UCL
We at UCL are naturally delighted with the outcome of the process, and we are now looking forward to getting to work to turn the proposals for an academy into reality.
We are involved because we believe it is entirely right for universities and schools to work more closely together.
Historically the two sectors have far too often worked in isolation from each other. We have already sought to break down barriers through our extensive range of activities in schools in our locality, and we see involvement in the academy as the logical extension of that activity.
In addition, at a time when it is recognised that the UK suffers from a shortage of students qualified in mathematics, science and languages, UCL will put these subjects at the heart of the curriculum, drawing on our expertise and resources in these areas to enhance classroom teaching.
We will make a more detailed announcement in January 2008.
Cllr Andrew Mennear
Conservative education chief
These tremendously exciting plans are the best option for the future of education in Camden and offer unprecedented opportunity to resolve Camden’s historical shortage of school places.
While there is still detail to be worked through, after months of listening and consulting we can confidently say the option now on the table is categorically the best for the future of education in Camden.
UCL is one of the top ten universities in the world and obviously the potential academy has deservedly attracted a lot of excitement and attention.
Michael Stewart
Parent, Emmanuel Primary School, West Hampstead
We are concerned that a small bunch of activists who are politically motivated and have not consulted local parents on their wishes are claiming to speak for Camden residents. |
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