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The fight to save the village school continues as a six-week consultation is planned to start next month
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The campaigners hoping to save the village school say they've discovered a legal covenant on land registry documents
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A wide-range of options for the school will be included in the full six-week consultation including amalgamation, defederation and flexi-schooling
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The decision to merge the school was halted in order to take a "measured approach", but its future is back on the agenda
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In the future, Cllr Debbie Andre said she would take note that parents be informed in an appropriate manner
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The Chairman of Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish Council calls for the new Isle of Wight council to de-federate the school and allow it to be also used for flexi-schooling
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Leaders of all political parties on the Isle of Wight have openly opposed the closure of Chillerton and Rookley School, apart from Dave Stewart of the Conservatives
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If you've heard about the Solent Freeport and wondering whether there any possible downsides to it, Julia Laursen shares her view
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Falling numbers and parental choice, such as only one child in reception class, has led to the challenging situation the school finds itself in, say the Federation
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Parents and community members oppose the closure of their village's only primary school on a number of grounds and urge others to share their views on the consultation. Full details within
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The applicant believe there's "a genuine gap in the facilities provided by Chillerton for this type of establishment", and plan to open a micro-pub.
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The inspection found this Isle of Wight primary school still responsible for 'Good' provision.
