Purbeck is not always the first place that new government policies take form. We all feel the pain of the cuts required to put the country back on its feet so it is great to celebrate Education Swanage.
Education Swanage is seeking to establish a new school on the site of the old Swanage Grammar School. Their commitment is phenomenal. They are not party political but I am delighted that Conservative Education policy encourages this diversity, innovation and inspiration. Greater choice in education, more local input and more responsiveness to Purbeck families can only be a good thing. It raises everyone’s ambitions, achievements and, I believe, happiness. I hope that it will give Swanage the people it needs from the next generation to bring renewed economic and cultural vitality to the area. I would like to see bright children attracted to Swanage not drawn away. In addition I think a new school will be a great driver to encourage young families and businesses to stay, or move, to the area. A new secondary school can be the impetus for a sustained momentum behind the fortunes of Swanage.
You can find out more about them on their website www.educationswanage.co.uk Please look them up and get involved because they need our support. To quote from their newsletter:
‘Purbeck District Council voted to include our proposals for the former Swanage Grammar School building in the Core Strategy, the document which guides future development in Purbeck. They are now consulting on this and we'd be grateful if you could let PDC know that you support the proposal to re-use the former Grammar School as a new school for all of Swanage's children. The Core Strategy document and comment forms are available at www.dorsetforyou.com/purbeck_consultation and at the Council offices, local libraries and at the Town Hall from 1st September until 13th October.’
Education Swanage plan to open in September 2013 and is awaiting the go ahead from the Department of Education in October.
GOOD LUCK
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