Hackney Academy Criticized for Harmful Practices
Update: 2025-12-09
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A recent safeguarding review has heavily criticized a top academy in Hackney, London, for allowing harmful behavior practices to continue unchecked. The report found that despite excellent academic results, some children were severely let down by an inflexible and unresponsive system, which was at times potentially harmful. The investigation revealed a climate of fear, institutional shouting, and practices designed to humiliate pupils. Black Caribbean pupils were about two and a half times more likely to receive a sanction than their White peers, and students with special educational needs were nearly twice as likely to be involved in an incident. The report found no evidence that senior leaders or governors had considered these statistics through an anti-racist lens or against protected characteristics. This situation raises important questions about accountability and oversight within the academy system, especially concerning the well-being of all students.
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