'LOCATION' FACTOR IN FATE OF SCHOOL

7 July 2005

A Swansea west AM has questioned whether geography was a factor in the proposed closure of Dylan Thomas Community School. Alun Cairns, speaking on special educational needs at the Assembly, said: "I wonder if the same recommendation to close the Dylan Thomas school would be made if it was located in a more prosperous part of Swansea."

A reorganisation of education in Swansea suggests closing the school and transferring pupils to Bishop Gore school. But the plans could be decided in the Assembly if, as expected, parents and teachers oppose them