Boxmoor Trust, as the steward of land held for the benefit of the local community, is expected to operate with transparency, impartiality and a clear commitment to public interest. In the context of the proposed Felden Hall School development, serious and legitimate concerns have now emerged regarding how decisions around land use and access routes have been handled. We have been provided with documentary evidence confirming that a property situated adjacent to land owned by

It is a simple and non-negotiable priority: the safety and wellbeing of children. Residents, parents and local stakeholders are increasingly concerned that key questions around safeguarding and site suitability have not been clearly addressed. These concerns include: Whether sufficient safeguarding measures are in place from day one The many thousands of complaints received from parents about the school operator The risks to pupils, staff and the surrounding community have be

A number of serious concerns have been raised regarding the planning process and how decisions have been made. The Feldon School Safety Concern Group are asking for clarity where there currently appears to be inconsistency and lack of transparency. Key concerns include: 1. Whether proper planning procedures have been followed in full 2. Whether all relevant objections and risks were fairly considered 3. The speed and manner in which approvals have progressed This has

This is not a matter of opinion. It is a case where expert evidence was ignored and problems were only acknowledged after approval. Expert Warnings Ignored Independent highway specialists, commissioned by local residents, concluded which we have access to: “Serious highway safety problems… were not properly identified or evaluated before planning permission was granted.” Their findings were clear: 1. Longcroft Lane is effectively a single-track road (3m wide) 2. There a

We have been provided with evidence from external suppliers, that the proposed security and safety measures; including CCTV, access control and facial recognition systems were reduced or removed, resulting in an estimated saving of approximately £500,000. These are not excessive or unusual provisions. In many SEN settings, such measures are considered standard safeguarding infrastructure, designed to: 1. Monitor who is entering and leaving the site 2. Protect vulnerabl

Children’s safety must come first, this is a core Ofsted expectation. This entrance to Felden Hall School is narrow, enclosed and poorly visible, particularly in low light. Vehicles and children are forced to share the same confined space. Not all pupils will be transported door-to-door. Taxis, staff cars and pedestrians will move through access point at the same time. This creates a clear risk of serious injury, particularly for children who may have additional needs or redu

The proposed operator of the school, Witherslack Group, is an established provider of specialist education services across the UK based in Abu Dhabi. Last year, despite thousands of complaints from parents, the company posted a £45 million profit. Reporting, including coverage in The i newspaper, has highlighted concerns and criticism relating to aspects of the organisation’s operations. The Government has pledged to introduce a “last resort” profit cap for private providers