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Barry Smith, principal of Great Yarmouth Charter Academy. Picture: Archant - Credit: Archant A former Norfolk headteacher's controversial methods have come under fire again in his new role. An ITV investigation uncovered emails sent by former Great Yarmouth Charter Academy headteacher Barry Smith, who called pupils "detainees" when handing out detentions in his new role at Hackney New School, in London. One teacher, speaking anonymously, told ITV they were "encouraged" to give detentions or demerits if pupils were not smiling or "shuffled" when they walked. Shortly before his departure, the ...

Tap above to watch video report by Ria Chatterjee An east London free school has admitted some of its methods are “completely unacceptable” after an ITV News London investigation revealed allegations of extreme levels of discipline and pupils are referred to as “detainees”. ITV News London has seen emails sent by teacher Barry Smith, who was brought into Hackney New School to improve discipline, calling pupils “detainees” when handing out detentions. More than 7,500 detentions have been issued since the start of the new year, averaging at around 80 per day. Leaked emails also sho...

Inner-city school that brought in 'UK's toughest headteacher' slammed Sarah Harris for the Daily Mail © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo A struggling school which brought in ‘Britain’s toughest headteacher’ to improve discipline has come under fire for hardline tactics such as branding children in detention ‘detainees’. Hackney New School in inner-city east London has issued more than 7,500 detentions since the start of the year – 80 a day. On one day last year, more than 150 pupils were given detentions – half the school. But teachers at the secondary h...

A struggling school which brought in ‘Britain’s toughest headteacher’ to improve discipline has come under fire for hardline tactics such as branding children in detention ‘detainees’. Hackney New School in inner-city east London has issued more than 7,500 detentions since the start of the year – 80 a day. On one day last year, more than 150 pupils were given detentions – half the school. But teachers at the secondary have complained that discipline has become excessive, and that they are encouraged to keep children behind for minor infringements such as not smiling or shuffling...

Covid-19: Worries persist for parents and teachers as students return to schools by Eastlondonlines/ March 5, 2021/ Schools reopen their doors to students after months of online learning Illustration: Esmae Palmer By Fenella Breaks and Monet Olrod Students are set to return to schools across the Eastlondonlines boroughs from Monday, after almost two months of home learning for most, despite concerns from parents and teachers unions. While enforcing their own precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff, scho...