THOMAS Clarkson Community College’s conversion into an Academy has been delayed by technical problems.
The Wisbech secondary school had been due to convert on April 1 to an Academy run by the Brooke Weston Trust, but this will now take place in the summer term.
Governors will also take part in the process to appoint a new principal to succeed Maureen Strudwick, who left the college at the end of last term.
A statement released today by Sylvia Richardson, vice-chairman of Governors, said: “It did not prove possible to complete a number of technical issues and so the final formal transfer to the Brooke Weston Trust has been delayed.
“This delay will enable clarification on a small range of matters remaining and enable governors to participate in the appointment of a new principal.
“During the summer term, until the final transfer takes place, the governors will work closely with colleagues from Brooke Weston/Corby Business Academy led by their principals Andrew Campbell and Trish Stringer, assuming the roles and responsibilities of the principal of Thomas Clarkson to maintain stability in the college.”
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