Friday 21st September 2007
As many will know Tonbridge School was recently invited to become a sponsor along with Microsoft and Kent County Council of a new academy in the Romney Marsh. The Academy Programme is a central element of Government Education Policy aimed at raising standards and creating "independent state schools". Tonbridge is one of the first private schools in the country to be involved in this exciting programme which has cross-party support. There is no doubt that we have much to learn as well as experience to offer. The Marsh Academy opened this September under a new Principal and with major investment planned over the next few years funded by the DfES, Kent County Council and private philanthropy.