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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 | 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" /> | ||
In 2012, Bellevue Education Group was reported to be jointly owned by Mark Malley, with a 35% stake, and its Chairman Marwan Naja, owner of Plato One Ltd and Plato Two Ltd.<ref name="EdInvestor2012" /> Further investment in that year by Plato Two Ltd coincided with the establishment of '''Bellevue Education International Limited''', of which Bellevue Education Group became a wholly owned subsidiary.<ref name="2011AnnualAccounts" /><ref name="Shareholders" /> The parent company completed the acquisition of Gstaad International School, later re-opened as Surval Gstaad, and purchased a second Swiss boarding school, Surval Mont-Fleuri, subsequently renamed as Surval Montreaux.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=SurvalMontreauxWiki>{{cite web|title=Surval Mont-Fleuri|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surval_Mont-Fleuri|website=Wikipedia|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref> | In 2012, Bellevue Education Group was reported to be jointly owned by Mark Malley, with a 35% stake, and its Chairman Marwan Naja, owner of Plato One Ltd and Plato Two Ltd.<ref name="EdInvestor2012" /> Further investment in that year by Plato Two Ltd coincided with the establishment of '''Bellevue Education International Limited''', of which Bellevue Education Group became a wholly owned subsidiary.<ref name="2011AnnualAccounts" /><ref name="Shareholders" /> The parent company completed the acquisition of Gstaad International School, later re-opened as Surval Gstaad, and purchased a second Swiss boarding school, Surval Mont-Fleuri, subsequently renamed as Surval Montreaux.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=SurvalMontreauxWiki>{{cite web|title=Surval Mont-Fleuri|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surval_Mont-Fleuri|website=Wikipedia|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=10 November 2014}}</ref>{{Better source|reason=per WP:CIRCULAR|date=August 2015}} | ||
Back in the UK, Bellevue Education Group opened a new independent school, Wandsworth Preparatory School.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=WandsworthIntro>{{cite web|title=An introduction to Wandsworth Preparatory School by Mark Malley, CEO of Bellevue Education.|url=http://www.wandsworthprep.com/2012/01/introducing-wps/|website=Wandsworth Preparatory School|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | Back in the UK, Bellevue Education Group opened a new independent school, Wandsworth Preparatory School.<ref name="BellevueTimeline" /><ref name=WandsworthIntro>{{cite web|title=An introduction to Wandsworth Preparatory School by Mark Malley, CEO of Bellevue Education.|url=http://www.wandsworthprep.com/2012/01/introducing-wps/|website=Wandsworth Preparatory School|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
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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. | 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 | 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> | ||