One of the things that makes free schools so unique is the capacity for different groups to achieve a specific vision, which is not always possible within a more traditional structure. Whether this means running a school based on a particular set of values, operating on a more flexible time frame, or simply providing an educational institute for an area in need, the free school movement encompasses a diverse spectrum of establishments.
With change comes publicity and, sometimes, controversy. Here are just three of the free schools which, for various reasons, have hit the headlines over the past few years:
Facts
Location: Norwich.
Opened: September 2011.
Type: 4-11 primary school.
Principal: Tania Sidney-Roberts. Read the rest of this entry »
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