SNP MSP JOINS PARENTS AGAINST LABOUR'S SAVAGE SCHOOL CUTS.
Glasgow SNP MSP Bob Doris today (Friday 23rd January 2009) joined parents from across Glasgow (including those he has already met with from Wyndford and Ruchill) at a protest outside Glasgow City Chambers against the ruling Labour group's proposed school closure programme.
Commenting on the Labour-run Council's plans Mr Doris said: "The savage school closure programme proposed by Labour controlled Glasgow City Council is worrying. I have spoken to parents who learned of the proposed closures in the media. "That's no way to treat children, parents and the community.
Whilst every proposal must be viewed on its own merits I fear that a decision has already been taken and that the consultation about to begin may be a case of the City Council merely going through the motions. "A six week consultation period is not enough to fully listen to communities. These proposals should be halted in their tracks and real engagement should start with parents. Only then should the Council come back with any proposals that will enhance the education provision of Glasgow's school children. "
I have met with parents from two effected areas in Wyndford and Ruchill. There is a huge amount of anger. Wyndford is losing two schools and closure will leave this hard pressed area devastated at a time when it is desperately trying to attract families into the community.
"The Wyndford has experienced several tragic events in recent months and is trying to rebuild. The relatively new but successful head teachers in both St Gregory's and Wyndford primaries are part of that rebuilding exercise. What Labour councillors are proposing is a demolition job on the community.
"Parents from the Ruchill area have similar concerns. They are losing Ruchill and Our Lady of the Assumption primaries. Parents have also been left wondering about what will happen to the Autism Unit based in Ruchill primary if the school closes. "I will be protesting with parents from these schools outside Glasgow City Chambers and the ruling Labour Group must show they are capable of listening and responding positively. It seems Glasgow City Council may be attempting to undermine efforts by the Scottish Government to reduce class sizes and it is the children and parents in our city who will suffer."
Glasgow SNP MSP Bob Doris today (Friday 23rd January 2009) joined parents from across Glasgow (including those he has already met with from Wyndford and Ruchill) at a protest outside Glasgow City Chambers against the ruling Labour group's proposed school closure programme.
Commenting on the Labour-run Council's plans Mr Doris said: "The savage school closure programme proposed by Labour controlled Glasgow City Council is worrying. I have spoken to parents who learned of the proposed closures in the media. "That's no way to treat children, parents and the community.
Whilst every proposal must be viewed on its own merits I fear that a decision has already been taken and that the consultation about to begin may be a case of the City Council merely going through the motions. "A six week consultation period is not enough to fully listen to communities. These proposals should be halted in their tracks and real engagement should start with parents. Only then should the Council come back with any proposals that will enhance the education provision of Glasgow's school children. "
I have met with parents from two effected areas in Wyndford and Ruchill. There is a huge amount of anger. Wyndford is losing two schools and closure will leave this hard pressed area devastated at a time when it is desperately trying to attract families into the community.
"The Wyndford has experienced several tragic events in recent months and is trying to rebuild. The relatively new but successful head teachers in both St Gregory's and Wyndford primaries are part of that rebuilding exercise. What Labour councillors are proposing is a demolition job on the community.
"Parents from the Ruchill area have similar concerns. They are losing Ruchill and Our Lady of the Assumption primaries. Parents have also been left wondering about what will happen to the Autism Unit based in Ruchill primary if the school closes. "I will be protesting with parents from these schools outside Glasgow City Chambers and the ruling Labour Group must show they are capable of listening and responding positively. It seems Glasgow City Council may be attempting to undermine efforts by the Scottish Government to reduce class sizes and it is the children and parents in our city who will suffer."
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