JUDE ALLI: An EiE inner-city student who is the 2009 record holder for the youngest GCSE pass. His success was inspired by Peter Imafidon.
 London, England - The Excellence in Education Programme and parent Support Group which has nutured the highest number of child prodigies, wish to categorically state that the boycott of SATs will sabotage the future of our children. It severely reduce educational standards, particularly in the inner cities. The Excellence in Education Programme, a world renowned leader in education, would want all parents and pupils to know that the cancellation of SATs test will irreversibly damage Britain’s learning competitiveness in the world. It is tragic and disappointing that many students who were meant to write their SATs exams will be prevented from being assessed after five years of formal education. A national test such as SATs reveals the disparity in achievement and attainment levels between inner city schools and leafy suburban schools, and identifies failings which can easily be helped. We hereby call on the government and parents to rise up against this injustice to innocent students by a few militant trade unionists who are forever intent on destroying the educational system and damaging the future of our children. We also call on the unions to apologise to the pupils and immediately cancel the boycott. We support and salute all the teachers who have refused to participate in this disastrous act perpetuated by a vocal minority of unionists. Chris Imafidon, father of one of the world’s renowned prodigies, has kindly agreed to be interviewed and debate about this serious issue with any section of the media. Excellence in Education students nominated the Royal Marsden Hospital, London as their charity of the year. THE END. Thanks, Hannah Christian-Rivers 07968-285848 or 0800 048 8891 EDITOR'S NOTES Excellence in Education (EIE) is a non-profit, non-governmental programme that works with inner-city schools, local groups, companies and charities interested in the educational development of students in inner-cities and any children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Current work is concentrated in Essex, London Boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Dagenham & Barking, Hackney, Waltham Forest and Lewisham; and EIE also has students in Manchester, Luton, Kent and Essex. EIE is in association with Christ Life Church, Deptford Charity no: 1033769 and Clapton Christian Centre, Clapton, Charity no: 1054390. Programmes are due to start soon in Reading and Oxford. For pictures & Interviews, call: Hannah Christian-Rivers: Tel 07968285848 |
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