Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, visited The Promise School in Okehampton following the recent fire to meet with school leaders and discuss support for pupils and families. During the visit, Mel met with CEO Rachel Shaw to hear how the school is managing temporary arrangements and planning for recovery.
The visit follow the immediate contact the MP had with the school following the fire.
After the visit, Sir Mel said: “I was deeply saddened by the fire at The Promise School. It was important to visit and hear directly how pupils and staff are being supported. I will continue to assist in any way I can to ensure stability and continuity for families.”
Rachel Shaw said: “We were grateful to welcome Sir Mel and for his continued support. This is a challenging time for our school community, and his engagement means a great deal."
