I went to last night's launch presentation and taped an audio, in the Dropbox link below. The IWC information is at http://www.iwight.com/Council/OtherServices/Schools/Consultation-on-the-future-of-secondary-and-post
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wo8s1aikzjljynj/Education_Consultation26-1-15.mp3?dl=0
This really is a vital process that will affect the schooling on the Island for at least a generation if not TWO! The 'man from the ministry' was there (no bowler hat these days) who explained that these kinds of decision were made every sixty to seventy years. It is beholden on us all to take part in this consultation. Jonathan Bacon stated categorically that there is no predetermined outcome -- albeit there are a number of options on the table. I think that if folk come up with alternatives or comments they will be listened to. However if your comment is important it might be best to give it a public airing at one of the roadshows as well as completing the comments feedback. I shall try to get around to as many roadshows as I can, and record them.
Cllr Fleury (Chair Freshwater Parish Council) asked for a roadshow event in the West Wight; Jonathan Bacon promised that this would be added.
I was surprised not to see anyone from Shalfleet Parish Council at the event. There were loads of empty seats and no invitations needed.
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