The Isle of Wight Council is holding a series of public drop-in sessions which will focus on improving education provision and how school place planning is undertaken. The sessions will look at the high numbers of surplus places that currently exist across the primary sector and the further increase that is forecast for future years. Council officers will discuss the significant impacts that not managing the surplus has on the schools themselves and children’s education. The events are taking place within the context of the development of a new Education Strategy for the Island which will address all aspects of the system and how we can improve the quality of education on the Isle of Wight. These public events are open to everyone and offer valuable insights into the challenges faced by our local education system. The drop-ins are taking place across the Island as this is a ‘whole Island’ issue and potentially has an impact on all education providers. Residents will hear about how data is collected and used to forecast pupil places, and also about how the shortfall in pupil places in schools affects academic outcomes, school budgets and recruitment. These sessions are an information sharing opportunity to provide context and raise awareness about the local educational opportunities and challenges. They will be open to discussion, ideas and suggestions. All who are interested in education on the Island are welcome and encouraged to attend and share their views. We expect there to be related formal consultations later in the year, after specific proposals have been developed. People are asked to book in advance if they wish to attend one of the sessions and further information on how to do that can be found on the council’s website. Upcoming public drop-in sessions:
- Monday 15th April, Riverside Centre, Newport, PO30 2QR, 09:00 to 11:00 and 17:30 to 19:30.
- Thursday 18th April, Freshwater Memorial Hall, PO40 9UU, 17:30 to 19:30.
- Monday 22th April, Ryde Academy, PO33 3LN, 17:30 to 19:30.
- Wednesday 24th April, Cowes Enterprise College, PO31 8HB, 17:30 to 19:30.
- Thursday 25th April, The Bay CE School, PO36 9JH, 17:30 to 19:30.
- Wednesday 1st May, Wroxall Community Centre, PO38 3DP, 17:30 to 19:30.
Meanwhile, the council keep wasting millions of pounds of our money on surplus places. They were told to close down these schools years ago but prefer to keep wasting our money.
Most are educated enough to realise that in a low pay environment, then it pays just to have kids, work 16 hours a week in a cushy job, have HALF the week off and get your rent & c tax paid , have your wages made up , and then claim u/c , child allowance, free school meals, uniforms, prescriptions, dental care, extra help with heating and food , free gym membership, and ENJOY life.
Why do YOU think so many play the game hence the worlds flotillas arrive to take advantage now. THINK.
Why do YOU think there’s a low low-pay environment?
My assumption is that being an Island which in the past and still to a lesser degree has had to rely on farming and tourism for much of the available work here.
Both are seasonal and both have changed beyond recognition in recent years.
Many people here loved the peaceful slower way of life and accepted low pay season work.
But since having a child has become more lucrative then that has taken over & attracted the wrong people here who drug deal and cheat benefits instead of working
I am pretty sure that people do not relocate to the island to cheat the benefits system and deal drugs. They can stay where they live to do that and they know the market well enough. But there are plenty of locals who cheat the benefits system and deal drugs. Legalise cannabis and they will have to find other ways to make extra money. Maybe even by getting a job!
indoor botanical study of cannabis is very lucrative !