Aug 12, 2026Entertainment102 words1 min read

School Founded by Charlotte Church Operated Without Permission

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Charlotte Church is a famous singer. She is also known for a TV show called The Traitors.

In 2019, Charlotte Church and her husband Jonathan Powell started a school. The school is on land that was once a pig farm.

News reports say the school worked without the right permission. This means the school did not have all the papers it needed to open.

A school needs permission from the local council before it can open. This rule helps keep children safe.

It is not clear yet what will happen next. People are waiting for more information about the school.

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1. Who founded the school?

2. Where is the school located?

3. True or False: The school had full permission to open.

1. Charlotte Church and Jonathan Powell 2. On a former pig farm 3. False

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Charlotte Church is a famous _____. She is also known for a TV show called The Traitors.

In 2019, Charlotte Church and her husband Jonathan _____ started a school. The school is on land that was once a pig _____.

News reports say the school worked without the right _____. This means the school did not have all the papers it needed to open.

A school needs permission from the local _____ before it can open. This rule helps keep children safe.

It is not clear yet what will _____ next. People are waiting for more _____ about the school.

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