Menu
28/01/2014
MP Calls For Resignation Of Head Teacher Over Pupils Death
A call has been made for the resignation of the head teacher and chair of governors of a public school, over the handling of the death of a pupil in 2011.
13-year-old William Avery-Wright died after being hit by a 4x4 outside Worth School, West Sussex.
It is understood that head teacher Gino Carminati announced the death to parents before William's father had been informed.
Charles Hendry, Conservative MP for Wealden, called for Mr Carminati's resignation, saying that the school has breached its health and safety policy by failing to ensure an adult supervised pupils as they crossed Paddockhurst Road.
The MP also criticised West Sussex County Council for not dropping the road's speed limit from 60mph to 40mph until after William's death, despite receiving letters on the issue.
Mr Hendry made his comments during a House of Commons debate on dangerous driving.
(MH/CD)
13-year-old William Avery-Wright died after being hit by a 4x4 outside Worth School, West Sussex.
It is understood that head teacher Gino Carminati announced the death to parents before William's father had been informed.
Charles Hendry, Conservative MP for Wealden, called for Mr Carminati's resignation, saying that the school has breached its health and safety policy by failing to ensure an adult supervised pupils as they crossed Paddockhurst Road.
The MP also criticised West Sussex County Council for not dropping the road's speed limit from 60mph to 40mph until after William's death, despite receiving letters on the issue.
Mr Hendry made his comments during a House of Commons debate on dangerous driving.
(MH/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 July 2013
Primary School Teacher Jailed For Indecent Images Of Children
A primary school teacher has been jailed for six months after admitting making a possessing indecent images of children. 40-year-old Simon Clannachan pleaded guilty to 14 charges of making indecent images of children and seven of possessing pornographic images portraying a sexual act with an animal.
Primary School Teacher Jailed For Indecent Images Of Children
A primary school teacher has been jailed for six months after admitting making a possessing indecent images of children. 40-year-old Simon Clannachan pleaded guilty to 14 charges of making indecent images of children and seven of possessing pornographic images portraying a sexual act with an animal.
14 June 2011
Primary School Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Offences
A North Somerset primary school teacher has been given an indeterminate public protection order for a catalogue of sexual abuse against young girl pupils in his care. He will only be released when it is safe to do so and this equates to a determinate sentence of 24 years.
Primary School Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Offences
A North Somerset primary school teacher has been given an indeterminate public protection order for a catalogue of sexual abuse against young girl pupils in his care. He will only be released when it is safe to do so and this equates to a determinate sentence of 24 years.
20 January 2005
Foreign Office to issue death certificates for tsunami missing
The Foreign Office has confirmed that it will issue death certificates for British nationals missing, presumed dead, in the Boxing Day tsunami disaster.
Foreign Office to issue death certificates for tsunami missing
The Foreign Office has confirmed that it will issue death certificates for British nationals missing, presumed dead, in the Boxing Day tsunami disaster.
27 April 2012
Teachers Fear Pupils Will End Up On The Dole
Research released by The Prince's Trust and the Times Educational Supplement reveals that seven out of ten secondary school teachers are "increasingly worried" that their pupils will end up on benefits, while more than one in three feel that their efforts are "in vain", due to rising levels of unemployment.
Teachers Fear Pupils Will End Up On The Dole
Research released by The Prince's Trust and the Times Educational Supplement reveals that seven out of ten secondary school teachers are "increasingly worried" that their pupils will end up on benefits, while more than one in three feel that their efforts are "in vain", due to rising levels of unemployment.
09 May 2003
School uniform improves classroom discipline
Most parents believe that school uniform improves discipline, raises standards and reduces peer pressure and bullying, according to a new survey.
School uniform improves classroom discipline
Most parents believe that school uniform improves discipline, raises standards and reduces peer pressure and bullying, according to a new survey.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
