P-04-496 Through Schools
P-04-496 Through Schools
We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to introduce guidance for local education authorities on school mergers and closures involving all-through schools (ie schools which provide primary, secondary and post 16 education on the same site).
We ask such guidance to:
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prevent the
creation of dual/multi site schools, involving
all-through schools, where school sites are more that 10miles travelling
distance apart;
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prevent the creation
of dual/multi site schools, involving all-through
schools, as a precursor to relocation to a new single site school, unless the
new single site schools is able to provide an all-through education;
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recognise
parental and learner preference for all-through schools and require local
authorities to meet demand for such schools where demand is sufficient;
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promote the
establishment and continuation of all-through schools in Wales;
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ensure that no
learners, as result of a school closure or merger involving an all-through
school, should be forced to travel for more than 45 minutes to access suitable
alternative faith education provision.
Petition raised
by: Dawn Docx
Date petition first considered by Committee: 24 September 2013
Number of signatures:
10
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
First published: 18/09/2013