Today I met with the Headteacher of Thorns Collegiate Academy and the Chief Executive of its parent Trust - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust - to discuss the academy's recent 'Inadequate' Ofsted rating.
I am pleased that the academy is taking a number of steps to alleviate parents' concerns and improve the school, particularly with regards to SEND provision.
There is still work to do but I shall return to the school in the autumn to monitor their progress.
