To be clear - we are not directly opposing the petition for more grammar schools which this group have established (www.moregrammarschools.co.uk). We do, however, feel this this gives only part of the picture of what is provided in areas where there is academic selection (what this group isactually calling for an increase in). With Grammar Schools come Secondary Moderns, lots of them. For every Grammar School created there will be an extra three (or more) Secondary Moderns, assuming Grammar Schools are selecting the top 25% by academic ability.

We therefore are launching this petition to encourage a discussion of the whole picture.

This is not "scaremongering". This is not intended to add weight to those who might say "Grammar Schools are great but the problem is the Secondary Moderns that they create". We support the excellent work done by non-selective schools in selective areas (ie Secondary Moderns), work which is far too often overlooked.

We assume that anyone signing up the petition on moregrammarschools.co.uk should also accept the reality of the creation of this - more secondary moderns. Sign the petition today.

You can discover more details on the NASM (National Association of Secondary Moderns) website, on Twitter (@SecModerns) or by contacting NASM by email at NASM@gilesacademy.co.uk