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'''Bellevue Education International Limited''' is the parent company of '''Bellevue Education Group''', an education management company founded in 2003.<ref name=DellamCompanyInfo>{{cite web|title=BELLEVUE EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED|url=http://www.dellam.com/04924426-BELLEVUE%20EDUCATION%20GROUP%20LIMITED.html|website=Dellam Corporate Information Limited|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> It has grown rapidly and now owns eleven independent schools in the UK and two Swiss boarding schools.<ref name=EdInvestor2012>{{cite news|title=Bellevue Education continues empire building|url=http://www.educationinvestor.co.uk/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=3012|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Education Investor Website|publisher=Education Investor|date=22 Oct 2012}}</ref><ref name=UKIndependents>{{cite web|title=Our UK Independent Schools|url=http://www.blvue.com/uk-independent-schools/schools/|website=Bellevue Education|publisher=Bellevue Education|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=SwissSchools>{{cite web|title=Swiss Boarding Schools|url=http://www.blvue.com/swiss-boarding/schools/|website=Bellevue Education|publisher=Bellevue Education Limited|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | '''Bellevue Education International Limited''' is the parent company of '''Bellevue Education Group''', an education management company founded in 2003.<ref name=DellamCompanyInfo>{{cite web|title=BELLEVUE EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED|url=http://www.dellam.com/04924426-BELLEVUE%20EDUCATION%20GROUP%20LIMITED.html|website=Dellam Corporate Information Limited|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> It has grown rapidly and now owns eleven independent schools in the UK and two Swiss boarding schools.<ref name=EdInvestor2012>{{cite news|title=Bellevue Education continues empire building|url=http://www.educationinvestor.co.uk/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=3012|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Education Investor Website|publisher=Education Investor|date=22 Oct 2012}}</ref><ref name=UKIndependents>{{cite web|title=Our UK Independent Schools|url=http://www.blvue.com/uk-independent-schools/schools/|website=Bellevue Education|publisher=Bellevue Education|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=SwissSchools>{{cite web|title=Swiss Boarding Schools|url=http://www.blvue.com/swiss-boarding/schools/|website=Bellevue Education|publisher=Bellevue Education Limited|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
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Bellevue Education Group Limited was founded under the name '''House Education''' by Mark Malley in 2003, when he bought Norfolk House [[Preparatory school (United Kingdom)|preparatory school]] in London.<ref name="DellamCompanyInfo" /><ref name=BellevueTimeline>{{cite web|title=About Us: Timeline|url=http://www.blvue.com/about-us/timeline/|website=Bellevue Education|publisher=Bellevue Education Limited|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=MarkMalleyCompanyCheck>{{cite web|title=Mark William Malley: Director Summary|url=http://companycheck.co.uk/director/913742040|website=Company Check|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> He also became the headteacher of the school.<ref name=NorfolkHouseInspection2011>{{cite web|title=Norfolk|url=http://www.norfolkhouseschool.org/images/uploads/documents/Norfolk_House_School_-Inspection-Report-2011-V1.0.pdf|website=Norfolk House School|publisher=Independent Schools Inspectorate|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | Bellevue Education Group Limited was founded under the name '''House Education''' by Mark Malley in 2003, when he bought Norfolk House [[Preparatory school (United Kingdom)|preparatory school]] in London.<ref name="DellamCompanyInfo" /><ref name=BellevueTimeline>{{cite web|title=About Us: Timeline|url=http://www.blvue.com/about-us/timeline/|website=Bellevue Education|publisher=Bellevue Education Limited|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=MarkMalleyCompanyCheck>{{cite web|title=Mark William Malley: Director Summary|url=http://companycheck.co.uk/director/913742040|website=Company Check|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> He also became the headteacher of the school.<ref name=NorfolkHouseInspection2011>{{cite web|title=Norfolk|url=http://www.norfolkhouseschool.org/images/uploads/documents/Norfolk_House_School_-Inspection-Report-2011-V1.0.pdf|website=Norfolk House School|publisher=Independent Schools Inspectorate|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
In 2008 House Education was renamed '''The Really Great Education Company Limited (EDCO)''' and purchased Weston Green School in Surrey.<ref name="DellamCompanyInfo" /><ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=AdAgency>{{cite web|title=EDCO|url=http://www.theagencyforeducation.co.uk/work.php?item=edco&sub=2|website=The Agency for Education|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> It also purchased [[Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School]] in East Sussex in 2010,<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=EMCSkippersHill>{{cite web|title=EMC brokers a bright new future for Skippers Hill Manor School|url=http://www.emcltd.co.uk/news/success-stories/emc-brokers-a-bright-new-future-for-skippers-hill-manor-school|website=EMC|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> an expansion which contributed to its identification as an aspirant company in the proprietorial schools sector.<ref name=AdamSmithInstReport2010>{{cite web|last1=Croft|first1=James|title=Profit-Making Free Schools: Unlocking the Potential of | In 2008 House Education was renamed '''The Really Great Education Company Limited (EDCO)''' and purchased Weston Green School in Surrey.<ref name="DellamCompanyInfo" /><ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=AdAgency>{{cite web|title=EDCO|url=http://www.theagencyforeducation.co.uk/work.php?item=edco&sub=2|website=The Agency for Education|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> It also purchased [[Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School]] in East Sussex in 2010,<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=EMCSkippersHill>{{cite web|title=EMC brokers a bright new future for Skippers Hill Manor School|url=http://www.emcltd.co.uk/news/success-stories/emc-brokers-a-bright-new-future-for-skippers-hill-manor-school|website=EMC|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> an expansion which contributed to its identification as an aspirant company in the proprietorial schools sector.<ref name=AdamSmithInstReport2010>{{cite web|last1=Croft|first1=James|title=Profit-Making Free Schools: Unlocking the Potential of England's Proprietorial Schools Sector|url=http://www.adamsmith.org/sites/default/files/resources/ASI_School_report_WEB.pdf|website=Adam Smith Institute|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
The company adopted the name '''Bellevue Education Group''' in 2011, prior to acquiring three more independent schools: Edenhurst Prep School in Staffordshire, Brabyns Preparatory School in Cheshire, and Gateway School in Buckinghamshire.<ref name="DellamCompanyInfo" /><ref name="BellevueTimeline" /> These purchases, and the additional purchase of a share interest in [[Gstaad International School]], were financed by investment from Plato Two Limited.<ref name="2011AnnualAccounts" /> | The company adopted the name '''Bellevue Education Group''' in 2011, prior to acquiring three more independent schools: Edenhurst Prep School in Staffordshire, Brabyns Preparatory School in Cheshire, and Gateway School in Buckinghamshire.<ref name="DellamCompanyInfo" /><ref name="BellevueTimeline" /> These purchases, and the additional purchase of a share interest in [[Gstaad International School]], were financed by investment from Plato Two Limited.<ref name="2011AnnualAccounts" /> | ||
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During 2013, Bellevue Education Group acquired two more UK independent schools: Montessori House Nursery in Muswell Hill and [[Elmhurst School for Boys|Elmhurst School]] in South Croydon.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /> | During 2013, Bellevue Education Group acquired two more UK independent schools: Montessori House Nursery in Muswell Hill and [[Elmhurst School for Boys|Elmhurst School]] in South Croydon.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /> | ||
Bellevue acquired two more UK independent schools in 2014, making a total of 11: Forest Preparatory School in [[Altrincham]] and Forest Park Preparatory School in [[Sale, | Bellevue acquired two more UK independent schools in 2014, making a total of 11: Forest Preparatory School in [[Altrincham]] and Forest Park Preparatory School in [[Sale, Greater Manchester|Sale]], Greater Manchester.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=CheshireSchools2014>{{cite news|title=Bellevue buys two schools in Cheshire|url=http://www.educationinvestor.co.uk/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=3756|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Education Investor|date=27 Feb 2014}}</ref> | ||
===Bellevue Place Education Trust=== | ===Bellevue Place Education Trust=== | ||
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The following year the trust opened its first state-funded [[Free school (England)|free school]], Rutherford House in Balham.<ref name=RutherfordHouse>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/aboutus.php?rt3k=|website=Rutherford House School|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> It was reported to be partnering with philosopher [[AC Grayling]] on another free school project,<ref name=ACGraylingProjectBBC>{{cite news|title=AC Grayling seeks to open free school in north London|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-21080809|accessdate=9 November 2014|date=19 Jan 2013}}</ref> but that bid was unsuccessful.<ref name=GraylingBidEnds>{{cite news|last1=Osley|first1=Richard|title=AC GRAYLING ADMITS FREE SCHOOL BID IN CAMDEN IS OVER|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2013/aug/ac-grayling-admits-free-school-bid-camden-over|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Camden New Journal|date=15 Aug 2013}}</ref> | The following year the trust opened its first state-funded [[Free school (England)|free school]], Rutherford House in Balham.<ref name=RutherfordHouse>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk/aboutus.php?rt3k=|website=Rutherford House School|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> It was reported to be partnering with philosopher [[AC Grayling]] on another free school project,<ref name=ACGraylingProjectBBC>{{cite news|title=AC Grayling seeks to open free school in north London|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-21080809|accessdate=9 November 2014|date=19 Jan 2013}}</ref> but that bid was unsuccessful.<ref name=GraylingBidEnds>{{cite news|last1=Osley|first1=Richard|title=AC GRAYLING ADMITS FREE SCHOOL BID IN CAMDEN IS OVER|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2013/aug/ac-grayling-admits-free-school-bid-camden-over|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Camden New Journal|date=15 Aug 2013}}</ref> | ||
The trust opened two more free schools in 2014; Braywick Court School in Maidenhead and Whitehall Park School in Islington.<ref name=BraywickCourtOpens>{{cite news|title=Braywick Court School opens with first 28 pupils|url=http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Bray-Holyport-Fifield/Braywick-Court-School-opens-with-first-28-pupils-05092014.htm|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Maidenhead Advertiser|date=5 Sep 2014}}</ref> The establishment of Whitehall Park on the former site of [[Ashmount School]] was controversial, being opposed by the local council and some local residents,<ref name=StandardWhitehallParkFeb14>{{cite news|last1=Roberts|first1=Alison|title=The middle-class | The trust opened two more free schools in 2014; Braywick Court School in Maidenhead and Whitehall Park School in Islington.<ref name=BraywickCourtOpens>{{cite news|title=Braywick Court School opens with first 28 pupils|url=http://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/News/Areas/Bray-Holyport-Fifield/Braywick-Court-School-opens-with-first-28-pupils-05092014.htm|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Maidenhead Advertiser|date=5 Sep 2014}}</ref> The establishment of Whitehall Park on the former site of [[Ashmount School]] was controversial, being opposed by the local council and some local residents,<ref name=StandardWhitehallParkFeb14>{{cite news|last1=Roberts|first1=Alison|title=The middle-class parent's dream school and a battle for an asbestos-riddled site|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/the-middleclass-parents-dream-school-and-a-battle-for-an-asbestosriddled-site-9149092.html|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=The Evening Standard|date=24 Feb 2014}}</ref><ref name=HaringeyIndependent2013>{{cite news|last1=Daventry|first1=Michael|title=Free school protest: 'We don't want schools run to just make a profit'|url=http://m.haringeyindependent.co.uk/news/10766113._We_don_t_want_schools_run_to_just_make_a_profit_/|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Haringey Independent|date=29 Oct 2013}}</ref><ref name=IslingtonCouncilWhitehallPark>{{cite web|title=New housing proposal for former Ashmount School site|url=http://www.islington.gov.uk/islington/news-events/news-releases/2014/01/Pages/PR5191.aspx|website=Islington Council|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> and criticised over the cost of refurbishing the school building.<ref name=IslingtonTribuneWhitehallPark>{{cite news|title=Bill for Archway 'free' school set to top £10m|url=http://www.islingtontribune.com/news/2014/may/bill-archway-%E2%80%98free%E2%80%99-school-set-top-%C2%A310m|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Islington Tribune|date=16 May 2014}}</ref> | ||
Later in 2014 the Bellevue Place Education Trust obtained Government "pre-approval" to open four more free schools in London in 2015: Richmond Bridge Primary,<ref name=RichmondBridgePrimaryNews>{{cite news|title=Two free primary schools In Richmond get Department for Education approval|url=http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/11290610.Two_free_primary_schools_get_Department_for_Education_approval/|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Richmond and Twickenham Times|date=23 June 2014}}</ref> Kilburn Grange,<ref name=KilburnGrangeNews>{{cite news|last1=Proctor|first1=Ian|title=The 420-place Kilburn Free Primary School approved by education secretary Michael Gove|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/420-place-kilburn-free-primary-school-7294499|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Get West London|date=19 June 2014}}</ref> Halley House,<ref name=HalleyHouseApprovalNews>{{cite news|last1=Winny|first1=Annalies|title=Critics slam cash for free schools as education budget faces the axe|url=http://hackneycitizen.co.uk/2014/07/04/critics-slam-funding-for-free-schools/|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Hackney Citizen|date=4 July 2014}}</ref> and Watling Park.<ref name="BvuAcademies" /><ref name=BurntOak>{{cite news|last1=Caven|first1=James|title=Watling Park School in Burnt Oak moves closer to opening|url=http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11505050.New_free_school_moves_closer_to_opening/?ref=mr|accessdate=10 November 2014|work=Barnet and Potters Bar Times}}</ref> However, the trust was unable to secure a site in the Richmond Bridge area, so the proposed Richmond Bridge Primary School was renamed to Deer Park School.<ref name=RBPrename>{{cite web|title=Richmond Bridge School update|url=http://www.richmondbridgeprimary.co.uk/richmond-bridge-school-update/|website=Richmond Bridge Primary|publisher=Bellevue Place Education trust|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> | Later in 2014 the Bellevue Place Education Trust obtained Government "pre-approval" to open four more free schools in London in 2015: Richmond Bridge Primary,<ref name=RichmondBridgePrimaryNews>{{cite news|title=Two free primary schools In Richmond get Department for Education approval|url=http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/11290610.Two_free_primary_schools_get_Department_for_Education_approval/|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Richmond and Twickenham Times|date=23 June 2014}}</ref> Kilburn Grange,<ref name=KilburnGrangeNews>{{cite news|last1=Proctor|first1=Ian|title=The 420-place Kilburn Free Primary School approved by education secretary Michael Gove|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/420-place-kilburn-free-primary-school-7294499|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Get West London|date=19 June 2014}}</ref> Halley House,<ref name=HalleyHouseApprovalNews>{{cite news|last1=Winny|first1=Annalies|title=Critics slam cash for free schools as education budget faces the axe|url=http://hackneycitizen.co.uk/2014/07/04/critics-slam-funding-for-free-schools/|accessdate=9 November 2014|work=Hackney Citizen|date=4 July 2014}}</ref> and Watling Park.<ref name="BvuAcademies" /><ref name=BurntOak>{{cite news|last1=Caven|first1=James|title=Watling Park School in Burnt Oak moves closer to opening|url=http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/11505050.New_free_school_moves_closer_to_opening/?ref=mr|accessdate=10 November 2014|work=Barnet and Potters Bar Times}}</ref> However, the trust was unable to secure a site in the Richmond Bridge area, so the proposed Richmond Bridge Primary School was renamed to Deer Park School.<ref name=RBPrename>{{cite web|title=Richmond Bridge School update|url=http://www.richmondbridgeprimary.co.uk/richmond-bridge-school-update/|website=Richmond Bridge Primary|publisher=Bellevue Place Education trust|accessdate=23 January 2015}}</ref> | ||
The location of the 'Deer Park' school has also led to local controversy and opposition from some local residents who question the suitability of the chosen site. It is located on a busy junction of the A316 at Manor Circus, on a red route, an arterial road from the M3 into London. As a result there are considerable issues with safety, access, traffic, pollution, noise and privacy. The building planning application is anticipated in Q3 2015 and these matters will be considered.<ref>http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/11875319.Deer_Park_School_site_a__rotten_idea___meeting_hears/</ref> | The location of the 'Deer Park' school has also led to local controversy and opposition from some local residents who question the suitability of the chosen site. It is located on a busy junction of the A316 at Manor Circus, on a red route, an arterial road from the M3 into London. As a result, there are considerable issues with safety, access, traffic, pollution, noise and privacy. The building planning application is anticipated in Q3 2015 and these matters will be considered.<ref>http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/11875319.Deer_Park_School_site_a__rotten_idea___meeting_hears/</ref> | ||
An on line and paper based petition asking Bellevue, the Council and the Department of Education to find a better location gained over 1200 signatures from local community members and triggered a debate at Richmond Council in July 2015. No representative from Bellevue Education turned up to hear concerns of residents, | An on line and paper based petition asking Bellevue, the Council and the Department of Education to find a better location gained over 1200 signatures from local community members and triggered a debate at Richmond Council in July 2015. No representative from Bellevue Education turned up to hear concerns of residents, | ||
Local residents have been supported in having their views heard by local MP Zac Goldsmith, Lib Dem counsellors and a campaign by the local green party. | Local residents have been supported in having their views heard by local MP Zac Goldsmith, Lib Dem counsellors and a campaign by the local green party.<ref>http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/12873141.Green_Party_attacks_plans_for_free_school_on_A316/?ref=mr</ref> | ||
This campaign is similar to that being run in Maidenhead by a group called 'Save Braywick Park'<ref>http://www.savebraywickpark.org</ref> | This campaign is similar to that being run in Maidenhead by a group called 'Save Braywick Park'<ref>http://www.savebraywickpark.org</ref> | ||