Sheffield based Academy chain Astrea are once again not only making the news, but are on it. Regional ITV news ran a story on 5th December, critical of the regime at the academy chain which runs Ernulf and Longsands in St Neots
After another term which saw a large number of staff leave, 2 teachers speak out of the mental health of students. The report was shown on ITV news on Dec 5th and can be watched at this link: Concerns raised over anxiety and mental health of students at Longsands Academy in St Neots | ITV News Anglia
This report comes only weeks after the local MP also asked questions about why so many staff were leaving; MPs discuss Astrea trust with Department for Education | The Hunts Post
Unison would suggest that anyone interested in whats going wrong with the trust, speak to the trade unions who are dealing with issues at the academy's schools on a weekly basis. The students and parents, who are suffering at the hands of this academy chain would also give an insight on the controlling regime. As would the teaching staff, who have left and those left behind to pick up the pieces.
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