Falmouth School could become Academy

Falmouth School could soon become and Academy if parents agree.

The school is currently holding a consultation and is inviting parents and the wider community to have their say. 

The move would see the school opt of Local Authority control and have the ability to vary curriculum and allocate money as they see fit. Funding would come directly from the government and the governing body would be responsible for employing staff.

Cornwall Council would retain responsibility of transport, special educational needs and admissions. 

Matt Boyling, Chairman of the Board of Govenors told parents in a letter: “The Governing Body will be making the decision as to whether or not to proceed with conversion to academy status later in the Summer Term after consultation with parents, staff, students, other schools locally and the wider community.”

The number of schools applying to become Academies has risen in recent months. Penryn College became the first school in the county to make the decision to become an academy earlier in the year. 

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