🚨 Big changes could be coming to Pembrokeshire schools! 🚨
Pembrokeshire Council just gave the green light to consult the public on a proposal that could shake up education in the Tenby and Saundersfoot areas. The plan involves creating a new 3-19 school, potentially revamping or even moving the Ysgol Greenhill site. Meanwhile, Tenby Church in Wales VC and Ysgol Greenhill might face closure. 📚
The council highlighted that there are hundreds of surplus places in local schools. At Ysgol Greenhill alone, it’s predicted there’ll be 28.5% more seats than students by 2025. Similarly, other schools like Saundersfoot and Stepaside are also using fewer spots, sparking talk of downsizing or mergers. 🏫
An amendment by Councillor Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, giving a nod to the value of VC schools and Welsh language education, was backed, allowing for acknowledgment in the consultation. However, a counter move by Councillor Cameron to delay the decision got voted down, despite his push for a slower approach after schools only just learned of the proposal. 🗳️
Some councillors feel the change is overdue, especially with declining student numbers due to more second homes and retirees in the area. Yet, others argue for more discussion time, emphasizing it’s about fairness to school communities. 🎓
No consultation will happen until at least September 2026, so there’s plenty of time for ideas to evolve. What do you think – is it time to adapt or should the community have more say? Let us know in the comments! 🗨️
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