Simon Butler reports:  The Isle of Wight Council is beginning consultation into its proposals for the closure of Kitbridge Middle School and the expansion of Downside Middle School.  The statutory consultation will last for six weeks and ends on 15th July.

The proposals would see Kitbridge Middle School closed. As part of an expansion of Downside Middle School, the Kitbridge site would then become part of Downside. All current pupils at Kitbridge will continue to be taught at the school site, which will be managed by the Downside Middle Leadership Team & Governing Body. A majority of current staff at Kitbridge will be retained under the new set-up, meaning parents and students will not be disrupted during any changes.

People are invited to send in their views on the proposals. A public meeting will be held at Isle of Wight Council’s main offices at County Hall in Newport on 16 June at 7pm. Meetings with staff & parents from both schools will be held over the next few weeks.

Any comments should be addressed to:

Duncan Mills
Principal Adviser
Directorate for Children & Young People
Isle of Wight Council
Thompson House
Sandy Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 3NA

Email: kitbridge.downside@iow.gov.uk

This consultation is separate to Isle of Wight Council’s proposed changes to the Island’s educational system.

IWC Media: Simon Butler:  Isle of Wight Community News @Island Pulse.