Leeds Council tells primary school it must shut for good as devastated parents set to stage protest
A primary school in Leeds has been given a proposal by Leeds City Council to close the school in 2023, with parents, staff and children devastated after being told they have four weeks to save the school.
The decision means that the school would be closed at the end of the current academic term in July 2023. All children who have just joined the school would then have to move to a different educational setting next summer. A consultation has begun today lasting four weeks where parents and other interested parties will be able to write letters and share their views on the plans.
Vicky also has an older son who was at the school, he is autistic and she said the school were so supportive and helped diagnose his condition whilst he was enrolled. Alongside the closure, Vicky and the family have been facing difficult time as Vicky's partner has stage IV cancer. “My partner is on life-long treatment, he has about five years to live and all I want is my children to be in a happy environment, nothing should change, it shouldn’t need to change.”
There will be a large gathering outside the school at 3.45pm today. Members from Leeds City Council are also expected to arrive to discuss the closure.
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