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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 20, 2018 01:47:57 PM
The head teacher of a school where dozens of police and dog handlers
were sent to quell a fight at the gates has left his role “with
immediate effect”.
More than 15 police vehicles, dog teams and a helicopter were sent to
Fir Vale School in Sheffield last month.
In a letter to parents, the chairman of governors Usma Saeed wrote that
Simon Hawkins has left the school “with immediate effect by mutual
agreement”.
A new head had been appointed and will start on 5 November, it added.
Two people suffered minor injuries after an “altercation” broke out
between a group of students on 25 September, South Yorkshire Police said
at the time.
‘Great deal achieved’
The letter said: “I am writing to let you know that Mr Hawkins and the
governors have agreed he will leave our school with immediate effect and
by mutual agreement.
“We are grateful for his work with Fir Vale during which time a great
deal has been achieved that will secure the school going forward. We
wish him well in his next role.”
The letter said governors were “delighted” to announce that Rachel Smith
will take over the position.
“Mrs Smith is looking forward to starting with us after the half term
holiday and will no doubt contact parents and carers during her first
week,” it added.
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News source: bbc.co.uk