Education alternative ‘focused on outcomes not buildings’
AN ALTERNATIVE education model ‘focuses on educational outcomes rather than buildings’ and makes more of a commitment to equal opportunities than the three-school model, the States’ disability champion has said.
Deputy Sarah Hansmann Rouxel said she had not yet received feedback from disabled islanders about their thoughts on the two-school 11-18 model published last week by deputies Matt Fallaize, Richard Graham, Rhian Tooley and Mark Dorey.
Her first impression was that their report was based on clear principles, although she still wants to hear from the community ahead of the debate.
‘My initial response is that I was pleased with the emphasis on educational outcomes rather than on buildings and value engineering,’ she said.
‘I found the report very informative and clearly outlined the reasons behind the model, taking into account much of the concerns raised by post-16 providers.
‘The section on special education needs, which identifies that there is a need to review the provision which should be progressed in line with the drafting of the Education Law and aligned with the work of the disability and inclusion strategy, is a very positive step.'
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