Raj Panesar, of Seymour Drive, Dartmouth, writes:

Further to the recent article in the Chronicle, November 27, I would like to give my support to Dartmouth Academy and share my thoughts around my experiences.

I completely understand the concerns following the Ofsted report. An ‘inadequate’ rating is something that should be taken very seriously, and that is why I am hugely confident in the leadership at the school.

A couple of weeks ago I attended an evening event at the academy, during which acting principal Tina Graham shared her focus for the future of the academy.

I was impressed by the ­determination, simplicity and transparency of her plans going forward.

For me, Tina has changed the whole dynamics of the school for the better and already there is a positive attitude as soon as you walk through the door.

I was so impressed with that evening that when I was asked to be an interviewer for careers day I had no hesitation in ­taking time off work to help out.

I thoroughly enjoyed the day and the students were a credit to the school.

I look forward to seeing the ongoing improvement in the academy, which I have already witnessed under the leadership of Tina.