I SHARE FEAR FOR SCHOOL

24 June 2005

I Would like to echo the sentiments of my colleague Andrew Davies AM who shares my concerns about the proposed closure of Dylan Thomas Community School. The closure will affect many children who live in my constituency of Swansea East and I am concerned that important questions remain unanswered by council leaders.

I have written to the council as questions remain over the legitimacy of the closure review, the lack of appraisal of alternative options such as a federated approach between Dylan Thomas and Bishop Gore schools, and further issues around the continued provision of vital special educational needs services for pupils.

The rationale from the council is not good enough. They have not presented a sensible case for the closure of an excellent local school that is a vital community resource.

Val Lloyd, Assembly Member for Swansea East