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West Swindon secondary entry still uncertain Human Dimensions
Nearly 50 primary school children are still not clear which secondary school they will attend from Services Ltd
September because of a lack of planning by Swindon Borough Council.
Last month's Link reported that the council an- Cabinet lead member for education coun Gary • Counselling
nounced it would spend £3 million on new buildings Perkins gave a public assurance that the council will • Life/coaching
to accommodate another 150 children over the next spend up to £3 million for new classrooms and essen-
five years at Greendown School in Grange Park. tial facilities such as a hall and toilets, and he would • Private
However the governors have not been given clear work with governors until the issues are resolved for individual
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assurances of the council's intentions and the chair- the benefit of children in West Swindon.
man Andrew Basson had to ask the council cabinet Headteacher Steve O'Sullivan said, "unless we have • Business
on 6 March why Swindon had waited five years to new permanent premises and funding for the extra psychology
come up with an action plan, and stated that the teachers, the safety of children will be compromised
school would not agree to expansion until the council and staff morale will suffer. Nothing must damage • Psychometric
has given unequivocal assurances about the quality the quality of education we offer." tests
of buildings to be constructed, the involvement of As The Link went to press, council officers were locked
governors and a commitment to fund the cost of extra in discussion with the school to resolve the problem so Tel: 01793 720002
teachers from September. that parents can be assured of a school place. www.human-dimensions.co.uk
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