Wes Brown has praised this season's new signings but knows Manchester United need to keep adding in order to mount a future title challenge.
06.03.2023 - 21:48 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A whistleblower has claimed staff 'really need help' and are 'locking themselves in' rooms at break times at The Kingsway School. The Cheadle school hit headlines previously after videos emerged of students queuing up outside the front gates following a new 'search' policy being introduced.
A member of staff, who spoke anonymously to the Manchester Evening News over fears of repercussions, said that children were 'crying' while lining up outside the school, particularly girls and those with special educational needs, and that teachers have been 'assaulted' by pupils prompting them to 'lock themselves in' rooms at break times.
They also added that staff had approached Ofsted with concerns about the leadership team and the way new policies were being implemented. Ofsted said that they were unable to comment on any complaints received.
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The school has since responded, saying that the 'implementation of checks at the door has been received positively by most staff and children' and that staff are 'pulling together', 'modelling positive behaviour expectations continually' and 'setting a tone for focussing on learning', with changes seen already.
The Kingsway School implemented new 'key changes' following a letter sent to parents and carers, which said that from February 27, pupils would be met by 'senior leaders' at the gates to 'ensure they have everything they need'. Concerned parents reported that bags were searched and that the rules had 'gotten out of hand'.
Parents were asked for their support in maintaining and improving the 'standards' at the school following a survey last October, that outlined
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