This in from the Island Free School, in their own words. Ed
It’s not every day that you get to meet the Prime Minister – but Headmaster Mr Steph Boyd, from The Island Free School, found himself face to face with the Rt Hon David Cameron on Monday 13 October, at a reception held in London’s historic Lancaster House.
The reception was hosted by education charity, New Schools Network, and over 200 new schools were represented at the event, including The Island Free School. Toward the end of the reception Mr Boyd was invited to attend a private function where he was able to meet the Prime Minister in person to discuss the development of The Island Free School.
Mr Boyd (pictured above with the PM) reports,
“Mr Cameron was extremely well informed about schools on the Isle of Wight.
“He knows all about the difficulties that the Island has experienced during the transition from a three tier to a two tier system. He was also aware that The Island Free School is already having an impact on the educational landscape – and helping to raise standards and aspirations.”
The Prime Minister commented,
“The success of free schools has been remarkable. The creation of 251 new free schools in just four and a half years, with three-quarters of them being rated good or outstanding, is something to be incredibly proud of.
“Free schools bring innovation, create choice and competition, and raise standards – and I whole-heartedly believe that they are driving an extraordinary and beneficial change in Britain.”
Education Secretary, the Rt Hon Nicky Morgan, added:
“I am immensely proud of everything that has been achieved through the free schools programme in a relatively short space of time. This programme is a vital part of our wider plan for improving education in the Isle of Wight.”
