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LSC withdraws proposals to remove all denominational sixth from provision in Carlisle, 26 February 2004
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LSC withdraws proposals to remove all denominational sixth from provision in Carlisle
 
Click Here for a Copy of the LSC Press Release  (Adobe Acrobat document - 244KB)
 
The catholic community will be interested in the press release from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) announcing its decision not to proceed with proposals to close all sixth forms in Carlisle schools and to replace them with one non denominational sixth form college. Had it proceeded, the proposal would have meant that the Catholic Church lost its only Catholic sixth form in the area. There would be no faith based provision accessible to many young people.


The proposals remind us of the considerable powers invested in the LSCs to shape the organisation and provision of 14-19 education and beyond. The diocese of Lancaster played a key role in averting these proposals by working with their ecumenical partners and other maintained schools to make clear the serious shortcomings of the proposals and some of the processes leading to them. Parents and the wider Catholic community also have a vital part to play in ensuring that their elected political representatives and national government know their views on their continued wish for denominational education to be widely available until 19 years. In the case of Carlisle, the diocese of Lancaster was able to demonstrate the strength of community opinion against the proposals and this was a key factor in averting the LSC’s plans. Unfortunately , in the case of proposals to change 16-19 provision, parents do not have to be consulted so it is important for parents and carers to be alerted to any proposed changes so that they can make their voice heard at LEA, LSC and government level.

At both diocesan and national level, education officers of the Church, make themselves available to work with government, LEAs, LSCs and other partners to ensure that all children and young people receive a high quality education. Where necessary change will be embraced but this must be alongside ensuring that there continues to be access to education with a distinctly Catholic character for those who seek it.
 


Chief Executive
Catholic Education Service

26 February 2004
 
 
Contact details:
Oona Stannard Tel: 020 7901 4880 Email: general@cesew.org.uk
 
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