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15 Oct 99

PARENTS IN POOLE ASKED FOR THEIR VIEWS

Parents in Poole are being asked for their views on education provision throughout the Borough.



In a series of informal meetings, local parents are being invited to meet Councillors and Officers to discuss a range of issues and help shape the future of education in Poole.



Cllr Annette Brooke, Chairman of the Education Committee, said: "This is a chance for parents to talk about issues which are important to them and to help us prioritise for the future. We will continue lobbying the Government to provide the funding that our schools need and deserve. I hope that as many parents as possible will come along to these meetings to find out what has already been achieved and to make their views known".



Following a short presentation, parents will be asked to discuss key education issues:



· School provision

· Educational standards

· Parental involvement in schools

· Services for individual pupils and their parents, including: home tuition, admissions and numeracy, literacy and behaviour support

· Youth

· Adult Education



After the discussion parents will be invited to take part in a question and answer session.



Shirley Goodwin, Policy Director, said: "In Poole, there is already a great deal of consultation with parents through the Parents' Forum and parent representatives who are part of Poole's Education Committee. These meetings will mean even more parents have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about the work being done to ensure children in Poole receive the best possible education".



Each meeting is open to all parents in the area. For more information contact Education Policy and Planning, Civic Centre, Borough of Poole, BH15 2RU on tel: (01202) 633573.



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EDITOR'S NOTES:

The Parents' Forum was established 1996 and includes 2 parent representatives from each school in Poole. A list of meeting dates is attached.











Shirley Goodwin, Policy Director, Borough of Poole, tel: (01202) 633202



15 October 1999



PARENTS IN POOLE ASKED FOR THEIR VIEWS: Continues





Parents Education Meetings

Tuesday 19 October at 7.00pm

Turlin Moor Community Middle School, Turlin Road, Hamworthy



Friday 22 October at 7.00pm

Bearwood Primary School, Baron's Road, Bearwood



Thursday 11 November at 7.00pm

Alderney Middle School, Evering Avenue, Parkstone



Thursday 18 November at 7.00pm

Broadstone Middle School, Dunyeates Road, Broadstone



Monday 22 November at 7.00pm

Haymoor Middle School, Ashdown Close, Canford Heath



Tuesday 23 November at 7.00pm

St Edward's RC/CE VA School, Dale Valley Road, Oakdale



Monday 29 November at 7.00pm

Oakdale South Road Middle School, School Lane, Oakdale



Wednesday 1 December at 7.00pm

Baden Powell and St Peter's CE VC Middle School, Mill Lane, Parkstone







For more information contact Education Policy and Planning, Civic Centre, Borough of Poole, BH15 2RU on tel: (01202) 633573.

Shirley Goodwin, Policy Director, Borough of Poole