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Hanwood Park Free School

Monday 29 April 2024 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The proposed Hanwood Park Free School in Kettering constituency is working with the council and sponsoring trust to agree a provisional opening date.
  • Philip Hollobone requested a meeting with the Department's regional director for the east Midlands, local educational authority, and Hanwood Park developers.
  • The Minister agreed to convene the requested meeting to ensure coordination of the school build.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Hollobone Con
Education
Context

The Hanwood Park Free School is planned for Kettering and the local MP has been supportive of its establishment, particularly regarding provisions for both boys and girls.

Question

When does the proposed Hanwood Park Free School in Kettering constituency expect to open?

Answer from Damian Hinds

We are working with his council and sponsoring trust to agree a provisional opening date for Hanwood Park Free School as soon as possible.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific opening date was not provided, only that it is under discussion.

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Q2 Philip Hollobone Con
Education
Context

The new Hanwood Park Free School is planned to be part of the Hanwood Park housing development, which includes 5,500 houses and is one of the largest developments in the country.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend please facilitate a meeting in Kettering with the Department's regional director for the east midlands, me, the local educational authority, the Orbis academy trust and the Hanwood Park developers so that together we can ensure that the school build is co-ordinated as best as possible?

Answer from Damian Hinds

I would be very pleased to convene such a meeting as he requests.

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