Chairman of Governors and Children's Services Director: Their views

From the Sleaford Standard

DEREK Daniels, chairman of governors at Lafford High School, has vowed that the fight to save the school goes on.

He said: "Mr Watson listened to what was said at the meeting and he has given the parents what they want. He has answered their wishes so parents have got a chance to keep the school open and the fight continues." He added: "I would like to thank Paul, St George's and the governors who have helped us over the last two years."

He said Mrs Irvine received a standing ovation from other staff members when the announcement was made she had been appointed acting head and he said all the staff and governors are behind her.
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Peter Duxbury, Lincolnshire's Director of Children's Services, said parents at the meeting expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership in spite of the fact Mr Watson had led the school thorough a period of significant improvement, with examination results improving over the past two years.

He said: "The consultation process regarding closure of the school will continue. In the meantime the support given to The Lafford School by the local authority and St George's will continue, though without the executive leadership of Mr Watson. "The local authority would like to thank Mr Watson and governors at St George's for their continued support of schools in the area."