A CROSSGATES parent has accused education bosses of gambling children s futures in a ballot due to a lack of nursery places. Derek Davidson, who lives close to the village s primary school and nursery, contacted the Press after being informed that his son, Seb, had been unsuccessful in attaining a place – despite currently attending Little Blossoms, for under-threes, which is located within the building. Councillor Darren Watt, who has been working with the Davidson family, revealed that as many as half-a-dozen others have been in contact with similar concerns, and that six priority levels were used in Early Learning and Childcare Admissions Panel meetings to allocate places.
Powys County Hall, Llandrindod Wells. Picture: Mike Sheridan/County Times A SATELLITE school is being set up in Powys for children with specific learning needs. The school is to set up a in the middle of the county, near Llandrindod Wells so learners with special educational needs / additional learning needs are as near to home as possible. Ysgol Penmaes in Brecon will base the new satellite provision at Crossgates Primary School. The satellite provision will be for pupils from across Powys, but it is hoped that it will largely benefit pupils with complex needs living close to the Llandrindod Wells area.