The Headmaster?of Deanes School in Thundersley wrote on the school website yesterday:
Important letter from the headteacher
Dear Parents/Carers, Pupils, Staff and Friends of The Deanes School,
It is with absolute shock that we learned late yesterday evening of the County Council?s proposal to consult with the local community on the future of The Deanes School ?and at the same time re-locate Glenwood School onto our site .
I must stress to you that this is against a back-drop of the promise of a brand new co-located building in our support of inclusion.? As you know our vision has always been to work together with our local primaries and our special schools to create a school where every child?s success matters. It appears that the County Council can no longer keep to their promise of the ?20.7 million build.
I am surprised to hear late this afternoon that local schools had already been consulted on this without our knowledge.? We always try very hard to keep you up to date with all school developments.? I am as surprised as you are by this unexpected announcement.? At this moment I have not been given any details regarding the consultation process, which will begin on Monday 10th June.
I will contact you again after half term once I have more information.? As always we will continue to ensure that your children are given the support they deserve.
It makes you wonder if there any other shocks coming for other schools in Essex….
And what response will the local County Councillor be making?