The move was dubbed a ‘small victory’ by one campaigning parent. Carmarthenshire council’s executive board met on Monday, March 1, and decided to extend the consultation periods for five school proposals in the county, including a review of primary education provision in the Blaenau and Llandybie areas. This could lead to Blaenau school closing and a new one being built nearby to serve the two existing schools. Further consultations include: • Proposal to change the age range of Swiss Valley School from 4-11 to 3-11 • Proposal to re-design and remodel behaviour support services at Ysgol Rhydygors to improve provision for children and young people
Carmarthenshire schools consultation period extended
southwalesguardian.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from southwalesguardian.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Backlash over plan to end teaching in English at primary school sees council call off consultation
walesonline.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from walesonline.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A REVIEW of primary education provision in Blaenau and Llandybie is out for consultation. The council has a legal responsibility to review the number and type of schools it has and to make the best use of resources and facilities to deliver the opportunities that children deserve. As a result, a wide-ranging programme to improve school buildings and enhance opportunities for learning is underway across Carmarthenshire, and to date £295million has been spent on primary and secondary schools across the county providing state-of-the-art facilities and accommodation to give children the best possible education. Now local communities are being asked for their views on four different proposals to: