Michael Gove's academy plan under fire as scale of demand emerges
Sector:Central Government Date Created:Fri 30th Jul 2010, 10:24:41 Source:The Guardian Link:http://www.guardian.co.uk
Michael Gove, the education secretary, faced renewed attacks when it emerged that only 153 schools had applied to become academies – despite his claims that more than 1,000 had done so.
Gove had said that the scale of demand from schools to escape town hall control required the government to rush legislation through parliament before this week's summer recess.
It now seems likely that no new academies will be formed in time for the autumn term as a result of the scheme.
