Hackney Downs school closure

Title

Hackney Downs school closure

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

6 Nov 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:04:06

Description

Jeff Collins reports on the controversial Government decision to close Hackney Downs School in East London on 31/12/95 following a damning report on educational standards. Includes reaction from schools inspector, Richard Painter; pupil, Steven Eruwayo(?); pupil, David Wang; female teachers (not identified); Diane Abbott MP.

Contributors

Jeff Collins; Diane Abbott; Richard Painter; Steven Eruwayo(?); David Wang

Keywords

London; Schools; Educational standards; School inspections; Hackney Downs School

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