Sedgehill staff and students face the threat of the school being forced into Academy Status – not by their Governors (who have been replaced by the Interim Executive board (IEB) BUT by the Department For Education who expect the IEB to pursue academisation.

Unions have met with the IEB and the NUT made clear that, if they were able to put firm assurances in writing, then they would discuss with members and the National Union whether further action could be withdrawn. Without such assurances, the local NUT have little option that to take further action.