It is clear that the only way to prevent the closure of Haling Manor, as it is now, the all through experiment for Ashburton and the grubbing around for a sponsor for Selsdon is to give a very loud message to Croydon Council.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families obviously don't rate the opinions of children, schools or families. This has been taken directly from their website on National Challenge/London Challenge:
"Ashburton Community School Academy due to be opened 01/09/09; Haling Manor High School Academy due to be opened 01/09/09; and Selsdon High School Academy due to be opened 01/09/10"







