C.L.A.R.E to meet school minister, Jim Knight

C.L.A.R.E are to meet with Jim Knight, Minister for schools and learners, later today. Members of the group are to travel up to London this afternoon to attend a meeting at Westminster, which was kindly set up by south Suffolk MP Tim Yeo's office.

The group are excited to have been given this opportunity and will be putting forward their argument for a rural community school in Clare.

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Road-show success - Over 1000 Letters of Support!

We would just like to say a big thank you to all of you who attended the C.L.A.R.E roadshow and to the 1052 of you who took the time to complete our Letter of Support. Yes, in just those few weeks over the summer holiday, we received 1052 letters of support for a new rural secondary school in Clare.

The roadshow was a huge success and not only gave us the opportunity to present our vision for the Stour Valley Community College but gave us the chance to speak directly to parents and residents throughout the villages and get a real understanding of what the expectations are for the new school. It also introduced us to a number of key contacts with specialist skills who are now assisting us with the proposal, due to be submitted at the end of September.

We don't have much time and the team certainly have their work cut out. As you can imagine the application for a new school is a fairly comprehensive document and requires a considerable amount of work but although a busy time for all those involved, it is an exciting time and we are as keen as ever!

So, keep supporting us and if you haven't already added yourself to the mailing list, then please do.

Many thanks

Mailing list

Dear All,

We have had a few problems with the C.L.A.R.E mailing list this week but seem to have rectified them now. Apologies to those who received the same mail more than once and possibly a test message.

All those on our list should have received a 'Thank you' mail this week with details of the 'Letter of Support' and post box locations. If you did not, then please mail us at support@our-community-our-school.co.uk and we'll mail a copy straight back to you.

Many thanks
C.L.A.R.E

Download the Letter of Support at www.our-community-our-school.co.uk/Support_letter.pdf

C.L.A.R.E reveal Community College plan in Clare

CAMPAIGNERS who want to save a doomed middle school by creating a community college are seeking support ahead of a “critical stage” in the proposal.

This week, those fighting to keep senior school education in Clare, near Sudbury, formally unveiled plans for the Stour Valley Community College.

To read the full story, click the link below:

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