A parent, who is also the leader of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough branch of Reform, has made "false, malicious and defamatory" claims that a school's principal is leaving amidst misconduct allegations.
In a public newsletter, Ryan Coogan stated that Zoe Andrews has resigned from her role at Cottenham Village College.
However, Astrea Academy Trust - which runs the school - said this is not true and that it is an attempt to harass Mrs Andrews in her position as principal.
In a letter sent to parents and carers today, Tomas Thurogood-Hyde, director of corporate services at Astrea, said: "We wrote to you yesterday to let you know that Zoe Andrews is leaving Cottenham Village College to take up another headship.
"This was a positive opportunity to reflect on Zoe’s contribution to the school and the success that it has enjoyed under her leadership.
"Today, a publication by a local parent falsely and maliciously claims that Mrs Andrews has resigned amidst misconduct allegations.
"The article consists of inaccurate and untrue claims about the school’s leadership, governance and safeguarding.
"These assertions are false. They are defamatory and form part of an attempt to harass Mrs Andrews in her position as principal."
The letter added that the Trust has "taken appropriate action and advice in relation to this".
It continued: "The accusations are upsetting and malicious to Mrs Andrews, her team and the wider community.
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