This seems to have all gone very quiet...... However, with reference to previous posts which flag up how the Council are proceeding on the basis that this expansion is definite, whilst the school maintains it is still just a proposal. There was an article in Southwark Life recently that stated that the Council would be working with Ivydale to expand onto the old Bredinghurst site, but on the following page an interview with the Head Teacher of Ivydale referred to it as a potential expansion. My view on these ongoing contradictions is that it will almost certainly go ahead. The school does not want to confirm this yet because of the likely opposition from parents; many who will not want a four form entry, for the school to be on split sites or simply do not think the school is in a position to be considering expansion when it has the more important job of ensuring it improves its current provision in the face of some significant parental concerns. If there is an alternative to expansion on the Bredinghurst site, I would hope the Council have investigated this. It would seem unfortunate to be putting all your eggs in one basket only to find that plans do not come to fruition resulting in a lack of primary places. If they have investigated alternatives, it would be good to hear about this so the local community can make informed judgements and not be just presented with a 'done deal'.
