Education proposes three secondary models for review
EDUCATION has confirmed which three secondary models it wants to compare against its preferred two site approach.
It has published a policy letter following the success of the pause and review requete because it argues more clarity is needed about what should be investigated.
It wants to limit the review to one school in the following configuration of colleges or campuses:
- Three 11 to 18 colleges
- Two 11-16 colleges and one 11 to 18 college
- Three 11 to 16 colleges and a separate sixth form college on a different site
It wants the States to note that the cost of pause and review will be up to £2.5m. and also wants the members to give backing to the committee continuing in post until the end of this term.
‘Following the recent decision to pause the development of the secondary education model agreed previously, the committee believes it requires the express authority of the States to lead the early stages of the review directed by the States and to continue to lead the many other aspects of the committee’s responsibilities,' said president Matt Fallaize.
'Therefore, the committee is submitting a proposition asking the States to endorse its continuation in office. Should the States not wish to do so, it would be advantageous to elect a new committee expeditiously.
‘As importantly, providing the necessary clarity now will allow the review of education models to be appropriately focused and increase the prospects of it resulting in the next States finally being able not only to determine the future structure but to complete the task of introducing it.
'This in the best interests of children, parents and schools. It will also inform the committee’s engagement with key stakeholders, such as the teaching profession, during the review.’
