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I honestly cannot believe I am typing this but the councils have finally agreed to a joint review of the school places which is exactly what we needed all along. My hands are actually shaking a bit while I write this because it feels like such a huge weight is …

May 21, 2013

Leeds City Council & Bradford City Council to look/relook at the provision of primary & secondary school places in the Guiseley/Menston areas

Leeds City Council & Bradford City Council to look/relook at the provision of primary & secondary school places in the Guiseley/Menston areas

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 6 months ago
Q: Are you aware that in 2014, due to lack of school places in this geographical area, it is predicted that up to 30 primary reception aged children, currently living in the Guiseley area will not receive a place in their local school? A There is a need for the Council to increase provision of school places to meet demand. The Parent Action Group would like to call upon your support in their campaign, to demand that every child has a right to a place at their nearest primary school. HOW CAN YOU HELP? : Sign here to pledge your support to call for Leeds City Council and Bradford City Council to have joint plans about Education provision in our area and rethink the need for increases in primary provision, in Guiseley as a whole and particularly for children in the north of Guiseley/ Menston-Guiseley border. We believe this issue needs addressing jointly by Leeds City Council and Bradford City Council NOW, so permanent sustainable solutions, rather than short-term fire-fighting measures are provided. Call upon Leeds City Council & Bradford City Council to look/relook at the provision of primary & secondary school places in the Guiseley/Menston areas, to ensure that all local children have access to education in their school closest to their home (primary school and secondary school.)

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February 21, 2013

Seeing this kind of movement is honestly overwhelming because I remember starting this in my kitchen feeling like nobody was listening. It is finally becoming clear that the councils cannot keep ignoring the border chaos and frankly it is about time we got some permanent answers for these kids.

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February 21, 2013

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Mark Ferguson
13 years ago Featured

The councils need to talk to each other instead of just ignoring the obvious problem. My kids need a local place.

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Sarah Lambert
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that kids might have to travel miles when they live right next to a school. Sort it out.

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Julie Collins
13 years ago Featured

it is just wrong that 30 kids might be left with nowhere to go. this has been coming for years and they did nothing.

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David Kim
13 years ago Featured

Build more classrooms. Stop wasting time with fancy plans and just get on with it before September.

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Paul Stewart
13 years ago Featured

About time these two councils actually worked together on something that matters for the local families.

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Emma Gutierrez
13 years ago Featured

we moved to this area specifically for the schools. now we might not even get a spot?? fix this total mess.