Report to the Cabinet Member for Schools and Lifelong Learning (19 Jun 06) Outcome of Statutory Consultation on the Proposal to Close Dartmouth High School prior the establishment of an Academy on the school site.
The Takeover Continues (17 May 06) that in order to address the concerns regarding the Christian Evangelical beliefs of the Sponsors of the proposed Academy (the Paynes) and their belief in Creationism, officers be requested to make arrangements for the Panel to meet with the Paynes to discuss:- where and how creationism will feature in the curriculum;
School patron to meet critics (27 Apr 06) Parents who claim they have been kept in the dark over plans to transform Dartmouth High School into a new 'super academy' will tonight (Thursday) get a a chance to meet the revamped school's millionaire sponsor.
Step Forward For 'World Beater' Academy (1 Aug 05) Jubilant schools and education chiefs in Sandwell are welcoming a Ministerial decision to give the go ahead to further development of plans for a state-of-the-art Design and Enterprise Academy to be built on the Dartmouth High School site in Great Barr.
http://cmis.sandwell.gov.uk/CMISWebPublic/Binary.ashx?Document=12399 (16 Mar 05)
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Building Schools for the Future - The Further Development of Academies in Sandwell
Summary Statement This report proposes the further development of Academies within Sandwell, involving the conversion of Dartmouth High School and Willingsworth High School into two separate Academies and the conversion of George Salter High School and Shireland Language College into a single collegiate Academy. These proposals will lead to the establishment of the three Academies and entail the rebuild of Dartmouth, George Salter and Willingsworth High Schools and the significant refurbishment of Shireland Language College, all to be completed by September 2008.
Dartmouth A Design and Enterprise Academy sponsored by Eric Payne, OBE. Eric Payne, educated in West Bromwich and Wednesbury, has a background in manufacturing hi-tech and innovative plastic electrical conduit products on a worldwide basis. His family roots go back to the manufacture of steel and electrical conduit and fittings in Wednesbury. The company later developed plastic conduit systems under the brand name of Egatube and became a world leader.
The sponsor intends that the Academy will work with Sandwell schools to support creativity and promote arts and education. The Academy will create a strong sense of extended family that promotes development within a framework of Christian and faith values, whilst recognising the needs of a culturally diverse community.
The sponsor will provide an Academy that will focus on the development of the whole person, meeting individual needs, securing the highest academic standards. It will deliver the widest possible educational experience – building confidence and self esteem, developing social skills and an appreciation of citizenship. Sensitive to the needs of a culturally diverse community, the Academy will create a strong sense of extended family, within a framework of Christian and faith values, providing for the development of moral, social, spiritual and cultural convictions.
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Report of the Education & Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Panel (June 06)
http://cmis.sandwell.gov.uk/CMISWebPublic/Binary.ashx?Document=18731
Recommendations Academy Schools Policy Review
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7. There must be a clear statement on whether ‘creationism’ does feature in the curriculum of any school and if so where. This Panel is of the firm belief that if it is to be taught as part of the curriculum it is as one aspect of the religious curriculum.
8. The religious curriculum taught in all schools remains in line with the established Sandwell syllabus.
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