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Safeguarding expert condemns ‘worrying’ lack of response by Mossbourne after damning report

A safeguarding review into Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy previously highlighted concerns about the school’s ‘punishment no matter what’ and ‘no excuses’ policies

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Hackney Council rubber-stamps ‘anti-racism’ strategy for schools amid concerns over risk of harm to vulnerable pupils

Earlier this week the council rubber-stamped its education strategy which pledges to further inclusion and build a 'child-centred and anti-racist' model for schools

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney’s safeguarding boss takes DfE advisor to task over ‘embarrassing’ criticism of Mossbourne review

Jim Gamble responds to Tom Bennett's blogpost that called the report a 'hit job'

Author: Hackney Citizen

Mayor of Hackney 'deeply concerned' as Mossbourne 'punishment no matter what' regime exposed in review

A review published earlier this week found behaviour policies at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) had fostered a 'no excuses' culture

Author: Hackney Citizen

Hackney primary school where 'wellbeing is foundation of learning' bags mental health award

Daubeney Primary School in Clapton prides itself on fostering an environment where every pupil is known, valued and supported

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Pupils at Daubeney Primary School and Headteacher Gregory Logan with the FutureEd Trophy

Mossbourne’s draconian ‘punishment no matter what’ regime linked to pupils' self-harm and disproportionately targeted Black boys with harsh sanctions, damning report reveals

Practices including 'routine shouting' and 'public humiliation' were found to be taking place

Author: Hackney Citizen

Commission investigating school inclusion and children's wellbeing issues call for evidence

Hackney’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission is conducting a review into how the council and its partners can better support children and young people in the borough

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Mossbourne Academy schools’ complaints and safeguarding procedures ‘generally fit for purpose’ according to review

Mossbourne Members’ Trust commissioned an independent review into its safeguarding and complaints procedures in April 2025, the results of which have now been shared.

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Mossbourne Academy schools’ complaints and safeguarding procedures ‘generally fit for purpose’ according to review

Empty primary school poised to reopen as specialist facility for SEND children

Baden Powell school was closed by the council last year due to falling pupil numbers

Author: Hackney Citizen

Empty primary school poised to reopen as specialist facility for SEND children

'Excessive' sanctions at Hackney school left children 'demoralised, without clear improvement in behaviour'

In the four months from September 2024 to February 2025, the school dished out 29,914 next-day detentions

Author: Claudia Lee

Council left child without care plan for more than a year, ombudsman finds

Town Hall received professional advice late - but still did not issue the plan for around another 10 months.

Author: Claudia Lee

Lego, books and staff possessions 'dumped in landfill' as closed primary school 'gutted'

Staff at the school were reportedly told to box up and label their belongings - then the removal team came before they had a chance to collect them

Author: Hackney Citizen

A 'gutted' St Dominic's classroom days after closure