16/03/2017 Look East (West)

In the programme tonight, failing schools and finances.

The academy trust running nine schools in our region pulls out.

What is particularly worrying is the Department for Education did not get

a grip on this trust and actually prevent them,

or put in, some sort of external mechanism,

to control the way in which they were spending money.

Ten years of European funding under threat,

as museums and researchers fear Brexit will leave the arts behind.

How this woman is now helping young people believe in themselves.

And tedious venues. It is changing fast. BBC School report will tell

you why. First tonight,

they failed to improve the schools they had

taken onand they failed the schools they had

taken on and they failed to manage their finances,

now an academy trust which runs nine schools in Northamptonshire

is pulling out. The Education Fellowship Trust

was educating around 6,500 pupils in total, but has decided

to hand back the schools it runs to the Department for Education,

following a financial review. Mike Cartwright reports on what went

wrong and what it means for pupils. At the Academy in Wellingborough,

the class carrying on as usual. But the school and eight others, for

them, things are far from normal. The Wilson be taken away from the

underperforming trust. People are talking about changes. No changes

will be made. We are just carrying on. We have got very supportive

parents, fantastic students and we having a fantastic area. Nothing

will change. We will carry on as normal. The trust was regarded as

having a regular expenditure. The likes of ?1000 being spent on

Christmas cards, and ?20,000 being spent on a trip to New York. When it

came to recruitment, family members were being appointed without

interview. Some jobs are not advertised. Founded five years ago,

the Education Fellowship Trust has been the subject of two reports of

the financial management. They say they are with the constraints of the

education sector. This in the Arab hoping the move will not have these

impact on pupils or staff. If it comes down to resources and

capability, you want them to run the school as they would see fit. You do

not really meant is running the school is so long they do it well.

We just want their children to get the funding they should get. Should

the trust be monitored better? What is particularly worrying is the

Department for Education did not get a grip on this trust

and actually prevent them, or put in, some sort of

external mechanism, to control the way in

which they were spending money. The problem though is to find the

new trust, following the failure of the Education Fellowship Trust.

Expanding the academy system has been a key policy

Earlier, I asked Wellingborough MP Peter Bone, if this situation proves

I fundamentally disagree. If you look around the country, academies

are low performing many other schools. What has gone wrong in this

instance is that we put in an Academy which did not have a

connection with the area. A report three years ago found lots of

financial irregularities. It was the trust themselves that asked for the

funding to be with their own. The department did not tell them. I do

not think you can see that. Schools are very well scrutinised. That is

wrong. The schools were funded by baby just before the government

forced her to happen. Clearly, that would not be tolerated for longer.

But it is three years that the financial problems one known about.

Why has it taken so long for the sanction to be taken? I think if it

was an ordinary school, the exactly same process would of been followed.

At the end of the day, you can get rid of one Academy and replace it

with another. But only be better scrutiny? All schools, further the

local authority or Academy, the all inspected by Ofsted to the same

vigorous standard. -- rigorous. In this case, the Academy was just not

improving enough. I want the best education for the people here and

they think this is an opportunity, so I regard it as a positive thing,

not the negative things. A couple from Northampton have been

found guilty of 84 charges relating to sex and drugs

offences against children. Joan Taylor, who is 43,

and 47-year-old Nicholas Taylor At the same time that he was

committing these offences, Nicolas Taylor was speaking out

about his past criminal life and how he was a reformed character.

Stuart Radcliffe reports. For ten years, Nicolas Taylor

and his wife Joan committed the most Between 1996 and 2006,

mostly at their home in Briar Hill, children were given Class A drugs,

after which they were assaulted, sexually abused and,

in some cases, raped. Today, they were convicted of 84

charges against ten children. Speaking outside court,

Northamptonshire Police said they were pleased with the convictions

and that Nicolas Taylor had shown Throughout the entire time of this

investigation and every engagement we had with him,

he was aggressive and violent. And he demonstrated

that behaviour to his victims through their

lives, as well. Clearly dominating them

and abusing them - sexually, physically and in every possible way

- for his own gratification. So, I am delighted with

what has been said today. At the same time he was abusing

children and supplying them with drugs, he was presenting himself

as a reformed criminal. After an earlier prison sentence

for burglary and drug offences, he regularly gave interviews

with the local media about his new so-called

crime-free life. He appeared on Look

East, talking about crime on his estate,

on behalf of his local That is what it is

going to have to take. It is going to have

to take more people like me to look out for people

like Peter and others, Because the police

are not going to do it. no-one else is going to look out

for them on this estate. He was also interviewed

several times by BBC And perhaps, more surprisingly,

he was also a guest speaker at Northamptonshire Police

headquarters, where, ironically, he spoke about about ways

to reduce crime. Unusually, his previous criminal

history was revealed to the jury. They were told that, before this

trial began, he was already serving time for previous

sexual offences. Today's verdict mean

he will be returning to prison For another lengthy period. For her

part, his wife is known also facing prison.

A member of staff at Oakhill Young Offenders' Centre

in Milton Keynes is in a critical condition' after being attacked.

Five boys, aged between 14 and 16 have been arrested,

Earlier this month, an Ofsted report said Oakhill was "inadequate"

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the European Research Council.

Set up with the aspiration that Europe should become the world's

leading knowledge economy, projects across the region have

While many have been scientific, millions of pounds

have also been given to research in the arts and humanities.

And with Brexit, there is now a concern about how

the gap will be filled. Louise Hubball reports.

Treasures from India at this Cambridge museum. With items from

around the world on display, it requires collaboration. A recent

event from the European research Council was for more than ?1.6

million. Research funds have been really crucial. That means we can

embark on ambitious, comparative projects. If we cannot access those

funds, that will not happen. This is one of the University museums which

are open to the public. It also supports academic research. The

research came to the current madonna exhibition receives Deco from the

research Council. It is not just museums. Over the past three years,

Cambridge University has offered the highly successful college studies

course mixing language and culture. The enthusiasm for the language and

the culture and it has led to great discussions. Ever since the Brexit

forward, we have seen the divisions. There are many people know from

Poland who may be less happy about that. The work closely with

colleagues abroad and are also worried about the cut in European

funding. There are funding structures in place which mean no

longer be the case. Some collaboration cross border will

doubtless continue, but the lack of access to that central funding could

be crucial for the future. And we will hear more

about the conflicting hopes and fears for Brexit in our region

in just a few moments. For that and more, we can

join Stewart and Susie Report Day. We have eight pupils

with us. And we meet Jordan Bone campaigning to help inspire young

people and help them believe in themselves.

It's day four of the Look East Referendum Road Trip and this

morning, Article 50 received Royal Assent.

It was signed in Norman French by the Queen, which means

the Prime Minister can start divorce talks with the European Union

This week, we have been revisiting some of the people and places

we featured in the referendum campaign last year.

Tonight, our Brexit mini is in Norfolk where 59%

Now both sides are talking about trying to make Brexit work.

Our political correspondent Andrew Sinclair is in the driving seat.

Across the Cambridgeshire border lies the port of King's Lynn. For

centuries, people here have traded with Europe. First it was wall then

grain, now it is shellfish. Cockles, shrimps, whelks, nearly all of which

are sold overseas. I would rather see a quick Brexit. People like to

know where they stand, I'd like to know where I stand. Owner Steve was

a supporter of the Leave campaign so he's pleased that Article 50 is

about to be triggered, but now he wants the Brexit negotiations

concluded quickly, ideally this year. A quick Brexit could be messy

and Kyle Artic. Maybe. It could be messy for a week, a month, maybe two

or three months, but it will get to the result we want faster. With

nearly half his exports going to the EU, you might expect him to be

worried about the sort of Brexit we have, but far from it. We have a

product that is a good product that the EU wants. They might put in the

duty is on what you want to sell. Maybe so but we spend more on

countries than they spend on us. If it goes on we will be on the winning

side. Here they are not worried about Brexit. Fishing was a big

issue in last year's referendum. They used to be hundreds of

fishermen working in this county. Now just a handful remain and many

are bitter. The Dutch, the fun chat all the fish we use to catch. We

want it back and we want it back soon. At Great Yarmouth I hitch a

ride with fishermen Paul. He says this sport and others can be

transformed with Brexit. At the moment our fishermen shared the

North Sea with others from other countries. He hopes that soon they

will have all the coast to themselves. If it doesn't happen,

there will be problems because we have big waiting all these years. We

want ten years to rebuild it and we will employ people and produce food

in this country again. Fishy will be a key issue in the negotiations. We

may have to compromise, many fishermen will not be happy if we

do. While fishing used to be important to North, farming still is

and many farmers have had to change their minds about the EU. The EU is

about 500 million consumers and we can trade with them in an unfettered

way and that has to be a benefit. Last year, farmer Tony told us why

he was supporting remain. It was disappointing to come out of the EU

but we will have a Brexit of some sort and so we have to get on with

it. Now he's trying to be pragmatic. He says could also do well out of

Brexit. There are 65 billion meals a year that the British food industry

has to deliver and so that is a huge positive, a huge constant and I need

to focus on that. He has concerns over the future of subsidies and

access to foreign workers, but he accepts it is time to move on and

try to make Brexit a success. The sort of trade deal with have an

impact on the farming and fishing in our region. There is a lot at stake.

Our road trips will continue on Monday when we go to Suffolk

and look at the impact Brexit might have on trade in our ports.

It's School Report Day across the BBC.

900 schools are taking part across the country with pupils

making reports on the radio, TV and online.

And today, some young people from East Bergholt School,

on the border between Essex and Suffolk, have been

We'll speak to them in a moment, but first let's see the film

you made about how social media has changed the way we get our news.

Hello and today we are here at the BBC to see its news today is

relevant to us. I get the news from my phone, it is quicker and

accessible. We always want to hear about stories that are out there,

that you guys know about. We also use Facebook and Twitter. Most of my

news comes from my phone but I also like the wider world news, so what

is going on in other parts of the world. My attention drifts between

loads of different things. I want something quick. Here about the BBC,

journalists are better using their phones to bring us the news. How

important do you think that utilising new technology is? The

world of gathering news is changing and we need to up our game and make

sure we are using these devices to produce content for news. It is

quite difficult for people to get to real news. With the news it is a

problem because it is the stuff that is not the best news on the inside

but has a good headline. We are probably never going to be

traditional viewers of the news but there is still a place for TV news.

It just needs to live in our world. They are impressive! They are here

with us. Let's ask you, has it turned out to be the kind of day you

thought it would be? Definitely, even better. It is so amazing to be

here. Oscar, you deliver papers but you regional News online. It is

quicker and it is on me on the time, my phone. Whenever I want to know

the important information, just take out my phone. Jake, I am interested

that all of you are interested in the news. What kind of news do you

like hearing about? I tend to look at the news on my phone but I look

at the stuff that is international rather than mainly this country.

Global news? Yes. I won't embarrassing Dee and Paris Oscar by

saying he looked at a story about a puppy but how long do something have

to be to get you reading? I don't really mind. Depending on if it is

something I am interested in, then I will read it but if it is not

interesting, I will spend about 30 seconds. Where you surprised by what

goes into making a TV news programme, the amount of work?

Definitely. It is amazing. I had no idea. We all didn't really. But you

will watch a longer report, won't you? Yes. You have been asked your

views of the NHS which people can see online. If you go to our

Facebook page. Thank you all so much for coming in. You have been

brilliant. Jordan Bone was 15 when her

life changed for ever. She was paralysed

from the chest down and had to rebuild her

life from scratch. She's a video blogger and has shared

a lot of her journey with millions of followers

on social media. Jordan's also been chosen

as an ambassador for a campaign by L'Oreal-Paris and the Prince's

Trust, which encourages young people I had this complete change of

perspective. My life is in my hands. I started to believe in myself a lot

more and just think, I have one life just like everyone else, why should

I not live a good one? People need to realise that it is OK not to be

OK because that is real life. The best piece of advice I would give is

to believe in yourself. You have to believe in you before anyone else

can. Jordan came in and we asked her what it was like to be chosen to be

part of this campaign? It feels incredible. Years ago I would never

have thought to be a part of something like that. I am so proud

to be a part of it, because it can help change lives. So many people

have self-doubt and for people to get confidence, it will make such a

difference to their lives. I was looking at one of your earlier

videos about your depression after your injury and how you didn't want

people to see a wheelchair. I wanted people to see Jordan and I wanted to

still be me. I just happen to be in a world share now and I got

depressed because I did not think I would be successful or do the things

that I am doing now and I turned that around by doing meditation and

it really helped me. Now I think positively all the time. I have bad

days because I am human but that is normal. I think people need to

realise it is OK not to be OK and to seek out, but I do know now that

despite being in a world chair I can live an amazing life. Your honesty

has come out in your videos. You decided to do that because people

were making comments about your make up videos where you do not have full

use of your hands. I cannot move my fingers because of my paralysis and

so people would ask, why can't you use your hands? I thought I would do

a video and I explained my quadriplegia, I explained

everything. I was an open book with what happened to me and people were

surprised because although I have never hidden it, I had not discussed

it. Have you had any particular people who have come to you and

said, I was depressed, now I am doing something special? I have a

lot of messages being sent to me, some well will say I needed your

video today and that is a lot to me because someone had a bad day and

has seen something that has inspired them. There have been so many people

that have said it and it is so humbling. I feel like I am doing my

job right. Seeing yourself on the billboards, what is that like?

Crazy, surreal but amazing. Jordan great to speak to you.

Congratulations. We hope you will go far. Such an impressive young woman.

Good evening. The sunshine held on but it has turned much cloudier

across the region now. Temperatures got to 16 Celsius. It will be cooler

tomorrow and a cold night for tomorrow and a cold night for

tonight. A lot of cloud across the region but it is dry. During the

course of the evening, a weather front will bring some showers, some

will be heavy. Colder air will be introduced behind. Although many of

us will get down to four or 5 degrees, frost prone spots could be

down to around two Celsius. The pressure pattern for tomorrow shows

high-pressure holding on. This weather front coming in from the

North but it will turn increasingly windy. A chilly start to the Dart

break day and cooler. Sunny spells across eastern counties but the

crowd is coming in from the West and it will cloud over much quicker than

it did today. Temperatures will be cooler, around ten or 11 degrees.

The wind swinging round to the north-west. A freshening wind and an

area of rain, but generally for most of us, some rain across the region

crossing from the North West and clearing out into the North Sea.

This is the pressure pattern for the weekend. A little bit unsettled,

windy. This weather system taking its time to clear on Saturday, so he

could be a cloudy start to Saturday with outbreaks of rain. Temperatures

are covering, up to 40 degrees. Mainly dry for Sunday but the odd

isolated shower. -- 14 degrees. The weather has been beautiful this

week. That is all from us. Have a good evening. Goodbye.

It was the most beautiful view I've ever been through.

For one second, I was swimming on my back, and I was looking to the sky.

I was swimming across the Aegean Sea.

I was a refugee, going from Syria to Germany.

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