Committee to continue inquiry into reorganisation of rural schools in Wales

The Assembly’s Rural Development Sub-Committee is to continue its inquiry into provision of rural education in Wales and the reorganisation of rural schools at its next meeting in Committee Room 3, Senedd, on Wednesday June 11.

Members will hear evidence from Professor David Reynolds, Professor of Education, University of Plymouth and Professor Glen Bramley, Professor of Urban Studies, Heriot-Watt University

The inquiry will focus in particular on the following areas:

• the educational context of rural schools;

• whether there are any wider social and educational issues associated with rural school reorganisation, such as the impact on rural communities, families and children and how this is taken into consideration as part of the decision-making process;

• examples of reorganisation in rural Wales and elsewhere to understand the experiences and learn from any innovative approaches;

• existing and proposed Welsh Assembly Government policy and guidance and whether they adequately deal with the wider issues that may be associated with the reorganisation of rural schools; and

• the role of Estyn in reporting on schools and LEAs.

The meeting takes place in Committee Room 3, The Senedd at 9.00am.

Further information about the committee and its inquiry