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Failing school in Kent to close
The Chaucer school in the Canterbury, which was in special measures, has been forced to close after failing to turn itself around.
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Teenager starts campaign to save his school
He's just 14-years-old but Gavin Kapuscinkski has started a campaign to keep his secondary school open. Yesterday, Kent County Council announced plans to shut the Chaucer School in Canterbury. Tom Savvides taks to Gavin, parent Sue Tomkinson and councillor Robert Gough.
Six hundred students told their school is closing
Six hundred students will have to move schools in Canterbury after drastic action by the council. The Chaucer school in the city, which was in special measures, has been forced to close after failing to turn itself around. This report by Tom Savvides includes a promotional school video.