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The academy.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Filmakers Library online
- Filmakers library online
- School matters ; 24
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Academies (British public schools).
- Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
- Nonfiction television programs.
- Video recordings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (28 min.)
- Place of Publication:
- [England] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2005.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- While the media debate the pros and cons of the academy initiative, the front line of the management team of Capital City Academy in north London are more concerned with the practicalities of turning the vision into a reality.This documentary tells the story of the launch of the Academy and looks at where they are now and where they want to be. Sponsor Sir Frank Lowe has overseen the building of a radical new Norman Foster building to house the school. He is determined to create new opportunities for students in Willesden, north London. The principal Philip O Hear has been in the post for just a few months. He is proud of the new facilities but the pressure is on to make the most of the investment and begin to deliver results.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed Oct. 8, 2014).
- Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2014. (Filmakers library online). Available via World Wide Web.
- Other Format:
- 012050046X
- OCLC:
- 808817022
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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