GMB protest at William Torbitt Primary school over academisation
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GMB hold protest outside William Torbitt Primary School in Redbridge on Monday 11 February against academisation following ‘good’ Ofsted report
William Torbitt Primary schools recent 'good’ rating shows that this school can go from strength to strength, says GMB London
GMB will be holding a protest on Monday 11 February outside the William Torbitt Primary School in Redbridge against the school becoming an academy. GMB has called on Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP to retract his recommendation for the school to become an academy following its ‘good’ rating in a recent Ofsted report.
Details of the protest are as follows:
Monday 11 February
9:00 AM
William Torbitt Primary School
Eastern Ave
Ilford
IG2 7SS
Attendance at the protest comes from Wes Streeting MP for Ilford North, GMB membership, NEU staff, and the local community.
Madeline Daley, GMB Redbridge Branch Secretary said:
“William Torbitt Primary School’s recent 'good’ rating shows that this school can go from strength to strength.
“GMB are calling on the Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP retract his recommendation with immediate effect. He is always welcome to come and meet us all to discuss it.
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Contact: GMB London Press Office 07970 114762 or london.press@gmb.org.uk