Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 March 2006. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 March 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

City Academy (Middlesbrough)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what steps the Unity City Academy in Middlesbrough is taking to raise standards; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: In December 2005, a number of experienced new governors and a new chief executive officer were appointed to strengthen the leadership and management of Unity City Academy. The new chief executive officer has completed a review of the academy and now has overall responsibility for implementing an action plan to raise standards of attainment. The Department is working closely with the academy to support it in raising standards and providing the best possible education for young people in the local area.

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