We, the undersigned Old Blues, demand that the Blue Coat School immediately cease pursuit of any legal action against former Head of Geography John Lamb, particularly regarding his conduct in post or response to his dismissal. 

We are also saddened to hear of a change in culture and management at the school, which has coincided with long-serving teachers leaving and widespread acknowledgement of a new environment characterized by bullying and intimidation from senior management. 

In order to preserve and restore the Blue Coat's supportive atmosphere, and to see that current and former teachers who we know to be outstanding and exemplary are treated with respect, we pledge to ignore and refuse requests to donate money to the school until we are assured that no legal action will be pursued against John Lamb and the school recognizes that it must change course regarding its treatment of staff.