tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post7055567591053648674..comments2023-10-16T08:37:22.742+00:00Comments on An incredulous eye on the isles: Schools latestElectricCrofterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495260997875836669noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-17345581831633507842007-08-29T12:02:00.000+00:002007-08-29T12:02:00.000+00:00EDUCATION Secretary and Lothians MSP Fiona Hyslop ...<A HREF="http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1373132007" REL="nofollow">EDUCATION Secretary and Lothians MSP Fiona Hyslop</A> came under attack today for her silence on Edinburgh's school closure plans.<BR/><BR/>Ms Hyslop has refused to comment on the controversial proposals to shut 22 schools drawn up by the city's Liberal Democrat-SNP administration.<BR/><BR/>Her officials said her ministerial responsibilities meant she could not take sides in the row.<BR/><BR/>But Lothians Labour MSP George Foulkes accused her of dodging the issue, and said she had intervened in a row over plans drawn up by Western Isles Council to close 11 of its schools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-20372923606094841292007-08-29T09:20:00.000+00:002007-08-29T09:20:00.000+00:00Heard our MP on RnG this morning. It is all the co...Heard our MP on RnG this morning. It is all the council and Westminsters fault regarding school closures. The MSP could not be contacted as he is on holiday. I thought he was on holiday since he was elected. I wonder if the MP is still claiming expenses for him, or when did this stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-26583545624645136872007-08-28T20:14:00.000+00:002007-08-28T20:14:00.000+00:00Seems quite clear to me. They obviously must have ...Seems quite clear to me. They obviously must have tried to bring in the Curriculum for Excellence as part of the justification for school closures and she has said not on your nelly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-13725217292039656922007-08-28T17:09:00.000+00:002007-08-28T17:09:00.000+00:00If the full council were unanimous what happened t...If the full council were unanimous what happened to the vice chair of education who was elected on a non closure ticket, also another councillor from back was also quoted as going to do everything to keep back school open, this presumably did not include voting against the closures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-67246232408103040992007-08-28T17:06:00.000+00:002007-08-28T17:06:00.000+00:00MacNeil and Allan - the SNP's voice in the islands...MacNeil and Allan - the SNP's voice in the islands. When they should be speaking for the islands. Are either of them capable of independent thought?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-82636786804888645292007-08-28T14:21:00.000+00:002007-08-28T14:21:00.000+00:00Comhairle Moves Ahead On Educational StrategyComha...<B>Comhairle Moves Ahead On Educational Strategy</B><BR/><BR/>Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are going out to consultation on the future of secondary education with regard to the proposed closure of Bayble, Daliburgh Sgoil nan Loch, Paible, Shawbost, Lionel and Back Secondary Schools at dates no later than June 2011.<BR/><BR/>There will also be a full review of the entire Western Isles Schools Estate in respect of primary provision.<BR/><BR/>A meeting of the full Comhairle unanimously agreed last night to proceed, reversing an decision earlier in the day by the Education and Children’s Services Committee to defer the consultation programme, pending discussions with the Scottish Executive. <BR/><BR/>Education Chairman Mrs Morag Munro said: “I am pleased that we have unanimously agreed a way forward and that we on track with the new Schools Project. We face considerable challenges ahead – most notably the state of our school buildings, the falling school rolls and the impact of the new 3-18 curriculum. We are well aware of the potential concerns of parents, communities, staff and elected members and as Members and parents ourselves we understand those concerns. However I would like to reassure everyone that our aim is to provide the best possible educational provision for pupils in the Western Isles. That is the task we are engaged upon.” <BR/><BR/>The decision allows the Comhairle to proceed with the Western Isles Schools Project (PPP), the schools new build and refurbishment programme.<BR/><BR/>The Comhairle also agreed to urgently engage with the Scottish Executive on the best way forward for education in the Western Isles, to include further discussions relating to financial issues relating to the Western Isles Schools Project, and also for clear guidance on Curriculum for Excellence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-71229907765689785022007-08-28T14:19:00.000+00:002007-08-28T14:19:00.000+00:00Thank you. No jokes about fractured English, plea...Thank you. No jokes about fractured English, please.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819249125186554637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17278382.post-20447945557296721302007-08-28T13:50:00.000+00:002007-08-28T13:50:00.000+00:00hate to tell you angus but you left out an "if" in...hate to tell you angus but you left out an "if" in that last sentence!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com