The Blue Print

I represent a constituency which has excellent schools with superb standards and results, popular with pupils and parents.

Other parts of Cardiff are not so lucky, some have lower standards and falling rolls. Instead of addressing why some schools are not as successful Cardiff Council has determined to close schools in my constituency in order to save those where the problem actually lies.

We are expecting the council to consult over their plan to reduce the number of primary schools and reduce the size of Whitchurch High School. This is madness. Our primary schools are popular and well subscribed, the combined places at Eglwys Newydd and Eglwys Wen, according to the council, will require an increase in places by 2014 not a reduction. The high school is the biggest in Wales and delivers a diverse and high standard of education to its pupils and in my view should not face a cut in its numbers from a 12 to a 9 form entry school.

Cardiff council will be opposed by me and our councillors for Whitchurch & Tongwynlais. There will be a vigorous campaign and the council will be challenged on its proposal because we do not want to see successful schools penalised. Let the fight begin.

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