Hi I've been reading the posts with interest. It seems that there is a lot of concern about random allocation which I share. I wonder how to get those views represented on the steering group? Mr Barber was somewhat unclear as to the processes by which that would happen. I am also glad to see that some people have raised the very serious issues surrounding free schools - namely accountability, transparency and quality assurance processes. I also note that during these threads there have been many calls for a public meeting ie. one larger than can be accommodated at Mr Barber's house. I would support that call now that things have progressed - an open meeting for full and frank discussion of the issues would surely be timely? I know Mr Barber is keen to postpone this until after the application but surely the application will represent the views of the steering group and not necessarily reflect any consensus?