Sir, – Your correspondent Fraser Brown (D&S letters Mar 28) implores those of us who have concerns about Richmond School (not just the recent resignations) to “stop the speculation and rumour” and “all pull together”.

The very reason that there is speculation and rumour is the refusal of North Yorkshire County Council and the school to be open about what has been happening there in recent months.

The “let’s forget the past and just support a situation we know nothing about” despite so many unanswered questions demonstrates a touching innocence. Unfortunately it does not address the obvious problems there.

F R McGREGOR (Mrs) Skeeby, Richmond.