[15 SEP 98] COVENTRY
CITY COUNCIL PRESS RELEASE
City Council To Consult On
Class SizesFrom Septermber 2001 all infant
classes must have no more than 30 children.
The government has told all local education authorities to
submit by 16 October 1998 a plan to show how the new class limits will be met.
Coventry LEA wishes to consult the public before it draws
up the final plan. It is especially important to receive the opinions of parents of
children who will be in a reception/infant class from September 2000.
 Councillor Joe Clifford, chair of Education
Excellence Policy Team, said:
"I'm sure everyone will agree with the Government's
agenda for reducing class sizes to 30 for all children, particularly in their early years
at school. Whilst within Coventry schools there will be very little change, we are anxious
to create a situation where change is necessary - this can be easily managed - that's what
the proposals set out in the consultation document aim to do."
Consultation documents and questionnaires are available in
all schools and libraries; or telephone 01203 831532 for a copy. Parents with children in
Key Stage 1 and nursery classes will recieve a consultation pamphlet.
MORE INFORMATION:
Ashley Simpson, Education Strategic Planning Officer 01203 831532 |
