Everton to open Free School in Premier League first

14 November 2011 17:03
Everton have become the first Premier League club in the country to be granted permission to open a Free School.[LNB] Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove confirmed the news in the House of Commons, paving the way for the project to open in Liverpool in September with an initial intake of 120 pupils. [LNB]The Everton in the Community Free School, Government-funded and run by the club's charitable arm, will use the power of sport to engage pupils aged between 14 to 19 and their wider families with an alternative learning experience.[LNB] Back to school: Everton are to open a facility in Liverpool for 120 pupils[LNB] 'We are proud to be associated with a project that will make a difference to the lives of many in our local community,' chief executive Robert Elstone told the club's website. [LNB]  'We have played a huge part in the Liverpool and Merseyside community for over 100 years and this latest move demonstrates our desire to continue to make a difference where it counts.'[LNB] Dr Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief executive of Everton in the Community, added: 'We wish to engage students with a new innovative approach to educational provision backed by the brand and values of Everton Football Club, which are already firmly embedded within our community scheme.' [LNB]The project has been backed by Toffees manager David Moyes. [LNB] Alternative learning: Everton aim to use the power of sport to engage pupils [LNB]'This will represent a fantastic opportunity for Everton Football Club and its charitable arm, Everton in the Community, to further extend its reach into a wide variety of communities across the Merseyside region,' he said.[LNB]'It will, unquestionably, provide a real chance for some less-privileged, less-fortunate children to embrace - and benefit from - a high-quality education.' [LNB] On the march! Everton fans plan peaceful demonstration to get Kenwright to sellEverton join race to sign highly-rated American Shea Premier League bulletin: All the latest news from your club todayAll the latest Everton FC news, features and opinion[LNB]

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