News

6 Mar 06

Future of Organisation of Schools in Poole

A review of school organisation in Poole has been taking place since January 2004.  Very significant changes could result from this review.  Although a number of consultation events have already been held we want everyone with an interest in education in the Borough to have the opportunity to comment on the proposals.

 

You are therefore invited and encouraged to come along to one of the following Public Meetings where Borough of Poole Education Officers will explain the options:

 

When

Where

 

Wednesday 15th March 2006

7pm start

 

RNLI - The Lifeboat College

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ

 

 

Thursday 16th March 2006

7pm start

 

 

Ashdown Technology College

Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8RE

 

 

Tuesday 21st March 2006

7pm start

 

 

Rossmore Community College

Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS

 

 

Wednesday 22nd March 2006

7pm start

 

 

St Edward's RC CE VA School

Dale Valley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY

 

 

Thursday 23rd March 2006

7pm start

 

 

Corfe Hills School

Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BG

 

 

Tuesday 28th March 2006

7pm start

 

 

Poole High School

Harbin Campus, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BW

 

 

Wednesday 29th March 2006

7pm start

 

 

Parkstone Grammar School

Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP

 

 

Thursday 30th March 2006

7pm start

 

Carter Community Sports College

Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4BQ

 

 

This is an ambitious project which will be implemented over a number of years.  Initial changes would take effect from September 2009.

 

Whether or not you are able to attend, you can obtain a Statutory Consultation Summary Leaflet and/or the full Consultation Paper on the Future Organisation of Schools in Poole by contacting:

 

            Lynn Weaver

            School Advice and Support Services

            C/o Civic Centre

            Poole

            BH15 2RU

 

            Tel: 01202 633767

 

The full Consultation Paper can also be downloaded and you can give your views on-line link will open in new window.

 

Cllr Mike White, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Schools for the Future Project, Borough of Poole, said: "I want to ensure that all our children and young people have the best start in life and to be educated equally across the Borough. It is very important that parents, carers and those with an interest in education have an opportunity to express their views.  I therefore wholeheartedly encourage you to attend one of the public meetings and have your say."

Heather Kitching, Communications, Borough of Poole tel 01202 633060

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