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new primary school in Congresbury
North Somerset council have posted a news item on their website at:
http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/news-20080923-primaryprovisionprogress.htm
The article 'Primary provision progress' is copied below. It does not mention Long Ashton, but it is interesting to see the time scales for a new school in Congresbury: the community has expressed their wish 'for some time', the news has been announced Sep 08, and (as long as there are no objections) the new school could be in place in Sep 09.
I wonder how long the behind-the-scenes work has been going on, and how this compares with Long Ashton currently? Maybe Council minutes would enable us to see how long the process has taken so far for Congresbury?
Michael
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Article follows:
Primary provision progress
Date: 23 Sep 2008
Progress is being made on plans to improve primary school provision in a number of areas of North Somerset.
We have begun discussions with the governing bodies of Glebe Infant and St Andrew's Junior schools, Congresbury Parish Council and the Diocese of Bath and Wells over the possibility of re-establishing a primary school in Congresbury.
Formal consultations to gather the views of all interested parties will start later this school term.
Cllr Jeremy Blatchford, executive member for children and young people's services, said: "The community of Congresbury have expressed a wish to re-establish a primary school in their village for some time. I am pleased that all partners are working collaboratively together and would urge stakeholders to take part in the consultation processes."
Provided no objections are received, the re-establishment of a primary school serving the village of Congresbury could be in place by September 2009.
We are continuing with our consultations to progress the formation of all-through primary provision for the Yeo Moor infant and junior schools in Clevedon.
A recent review of the views of parents, staff and governors showed some encouraging support for the change, although there were a larger number of responding stakeholders who either required further information or who were against joining the schools based on the details available to them.
Cllr Blatchford said: "We have started to gather views on this complex and important matter and it is very pleasing to see people taking a keen interest. In fully considering the responses given to date, I consider that any concerns raised can be overcome and, with further information and debate, exciting changes can be progressed."
The next stage of the consultation process will start shortly and all views will again be invited. We hope to work with the local community to progress changes that could benefit not only the pupils at the school now and in the future, but also the wider community.
Since 2004 we have been seeking to find a new site for St Katharine's C of E Primary School in Felton. Despite looking at over 20 potential sites and starting negotiations to purchase land in the village, regrettably a new site has not been secured.
We are committed to investigate other solutions for the re-siting of school places for the pupils who attend St Katharine's.
Cllr Blatchford said: "We need to work with the local community to secure the best possible educational outcomes for pupils. We are investigating a number of possible options and hope to be in a position to start consultations with all stakeholders by the end of this year."
http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Education/news-20080923-primaryprovisionprogress.htm
The article 'Primary provision progress' is copied below. It does not mention Long Ashton, but it is interesting to see the time scales for a new school in Congresbury: the community has expressed their wish 'for some time', the news has been announced Sep 08, and (as long as there are no objections) the new school could be in place in Sep 09.
I wonder how long the behind-the-scenes work has been going on, and how this compares with Long Ashton currently? Maybe Council minutes would enable us to see how long the process has taken so far for Congresbury?
Michael
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Article follows:
Primary provision progress
Date: 23 Sep 2008
Progress is being made on plans to improve primary school provision in a number of areas of North Somerset.
We have begun discussions with the governing bodies of Glebe Infant and St Andrew's Junior schools, Congresbury Parish Council and the Diocese of Bath and Wells over the possibility of re-establishing a primary school in Congresbury.
Formal consultations to gather the views of all interested parties will start later this school term.
Cllr Jeremy Blatchford, executive member for children and young people's services, said: "The community of Congresbury have expressed a wish to re-establish a primary school in their village for some time. I am pleased that all partners are working collaboratively together and would urge stakeholders to take part in the consultation processes."
Provided no objections are received, the re-establishment of a primary school serving the village of Congresbury could be in place by September 2009.
We are continuing with our consultations to progress the formation of all-through primary provision for the Yeo Moor infant and junior schools in Clevedon.
A recent review of the views of parents, staff and governors showed some encouraging support for the change, although there were a larger number of responding stakeholders who either required further information or who were against joining the schools based on the details available to them.
Cllr Blatchford said: "We have started to gather views on this complex and important matter and it is very pleasing to see people taking a keen interest. In fully considering the responses given to date, I consider that any concerns raised can be overcome and, with further information and debate, exciting changes can be progressed."
The next stage of the consultation process will start shortly and all views will again be invited. We hope to work with the local community to progress changes that could benefit not only the pupils at the school now and in the future, but also the wider community.
Since 2004 we have been seeking to find a new site for St Katharine's C of E Primary School in Felton. Despite looking at over 20 potential sites and starting negotiations to purchase land in the village, regrettably a new site has not been secured.
We are committed to investigate other solutions for the re-siting of school places for the pupils who attend St Katharine's.
Cllr Blatchford said: "We need to work with the local community to secure the best possible educational outcomes for pupils. We are investigating a number of possible options and hope to be in a position to start consultations with all stakeholders by the end of this year."
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Comment by Anna Oxberry on October 21, 2008 at 8:38pm - Do you think you could find out who in "the community of Congresbury" expressed the wish to re-establish the primary school and the manner in which they did that? I'm not quite sure how you find that out ... unless you know anyone who lives in Congresbury? Any ideas? I will still ask Councillor Blatchford but it would be interesting and useful to get a key contact from within the Congresbury pressure group if we can.
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Comment by Anna Oxberry on October 21, 2008 at 8:35pm
- Hmm - thanks for this Michael. I will raise with Councillor Blatchford next time we meet with him. He gave us an idea (last time we met) of what the priorities are in N Somerset regarding Primary School Rebuild / Capital Projects ... I dont recall him mentioning Congresbury. I certainly didnt write it down anyway.
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