Free School Comes Out Fighting
Head of Cornwall's first free school defends it against criticism that it's an ideological gimmick.
Cornwall's first free school opens today
Cornwall's first free school opens today in Camborne. St. Michael's Catholic Secondary has been funded by four and a half million pounds from the Government.
Opponents say the money should be used for existing schools in Cornwall. The first intake of sixty pupils are expected to start today. The school used to be a private school in Truro, funded by donations from parents.
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