- Over the past few days we received a lot of comments. We decided to dedicate a post to these as they often get lost at the bottom of our posts. Needless to say we welcome contributions from all readers of this blog whatever their opinions and we are committed to publishing them (unless they contain discriminatory or defamatory language). At a time when transparency and democracy are receiving serious blows by bureaucracies we hope to provide a space for debate.
- Anonymous said...
- I do think that HiP has succumbed to political pressure and is no longer representing honestly and effectively the interests of families like mine. I am really angry about this. My daughter does not deserve this.
- Anonymous said...
- I think HiP owes to the parents/carers it is supposed to represent to let them know what has really changed since 14 December and made them support wholeheartedly the plans for New Horizon. Has the Council promised more space, has money been secured for the enhancement of the little space available? And is this money committed firmly or does it represent a mere promise. Another local school had been told that £120,000 of section 106 money was earmarked for it but six years later was told that life was tough and the money was not forthcoming after all. Also, as HiP says that local residents have no grounds to object it owes to them to update them on what it knows.
- Maria A. said...
- As an architect that has worked on many SEN school projects I think the plans posted on your blog are problematic. I cannot understand how the parent/carer community finds these acceptable. Perhaps they need independent/expert advice. see http://www.imagineschooldesign.org/29.html?&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=224&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=28&cHash=d6282413aa or http://www.imagineschooldesign.org/detail.html?&tx_ttnews%5Bswords%5D=pond%20meadow&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=182&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=5&cHash=3b638b3ad2
- Anonymous said..
If you didn't believe in Santa, perhaps now you should. He certainly visited HiP bearing gifts (council grants?) between 14 December and 2 March. I am not certain if the kids will finally benefit from this. Can we have some honesty and transparency here?
- See http://www.hackney.gov.uk/horizon.htm
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Anonymous said... - This blog post is very misleading, referring as it does to a report from last year. It does not reflect the current position, which is clear from HiP's website, which is that HiP is totally satisfied that the proposals to redevelop Horizon are very much in the best interests of the present and future pupils of the school.
- Dear Prince George Road residents In the interests of clarity and accuracy we are writing from HiP to let you know that the information you have provided about HiP on your website is inaccurate because it is out of date. Please refer to the most recent correspondence between our chair and one of your fellow residents about this issue (see below) which explains this. As you will see, HiP squarely supports the plans for Horizon school, a position based on in depth consultation with parents of pupils at the school. Please also see the most recent information on our website on this issue. We appreciate that you have not intentionally misrepresented our position. But now you are in possession of all the facts, we would be grateful if you could update your blog to accurately reflect our position and to avoid any misunderstanding. Many thanks HiP (Rosie Graham) EMAIL TEXT Dear xx Thanks for getting in touch. The report you are mentioning is one from last year, which indeed outlines the points for the future lines of enquiry to be carried out by HiP in regard to rebuilding of the Horizon school. In the meantime we have been very active in canvassing opinions of the Horizon school parents, as well as capturing the opinions of the professionals involved in working with children in the school. In the light of the result of these efforts, we are very satisfied that the present proposal for rebuilding of the Horizon school is very much in the best interst of its pupils. There has been a petition submitted to the planning committee saying as much. We are also of the opinion that the Horizon school residents group does not seem to have and valid reasons to object to the planning permission and that by doing so they would be working against the best interests of the most vulnerable members of our society. It would be great if we could work together towards making Hackney more inclusive and tolerant of disability, with our disabled children being educated in better schools and having better future prospects....
- Anonymous said...
- Please see HiP's website ww.hiphackney.org.uk for an up-to-date statement about our views on the school development.
- Anonymous said...
- Last year? The report is barely 3 months old. I an wondering what prompted this about turn and the unequivocal expression of satisfaction by HiP. Council funding? Secret promises? HiP need to come clean.
- Anonymous said...
- It's clear HiP have been panicked by the threat of funding being withdrawn by BSF bullyboy tactics. This whole development has been underhand in the extreme. No proper consultation, just plans presented as a done deal and little chance to being able to contribute any feedback that would lead to a positive change. And HiP do not represent all parents - many of whom are deeply worried about these plans. These politicians just want to give themselves a pat on the back. Their primary concern is NOT our children. Concerned parents must object to ensure that the school suits the needs of their children. The school is old and needs replaced, it just doesn't need done this way and the funding will come anyway. If they don't object it will be too late. I don't want my child corralled and controlled in tight spaces. He loves being outside.
If you didn't believe in Santa, perhaps now you should. He certainly visited HiP bearing gifts (council grants?) between 14 December and 2 March. I am not certain if the kids will finally benefit from this. Can we have some honesty and transparency here?
