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The Isle of Wight Council will now develop detailed plans for the new school ahead of a planning submission in the summer
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The Isle of Wight council clarify the situation with admission arrangements for West Wight primary school pupils
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The Cabinet plans are subject to a decision by the Governing Body of Yarmouth School, due to be made on Monday
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A show of hands at the Yarmouth Town Council meeting last night voted in favour of closing Shalfleet Primary school. A governor said the Isle of Wight council had put 'a gun to their heads'
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The closure is being proposed due to a significant decline in pupil numbers at the school and significant surplus schools places within the West Wight area
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The council say the recommendations now being taken forward are "felt to provide the best opportunity to secure long-term educational and financial stability for West Wight families and schools"
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The head teacher says she's very proud of every member of her team who has been part of making this happen in challenging circumstances
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After the earlier withdrawal of plans to close at least one school in the West Wight, they are back on the table and will be voted on next week.
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In a letter sent to parents, governors said they had come to the decision following 'frank conversations' and 'a very painful meeting' with Isle of Wight Council representatives.
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One of the campaigners said they still have confidence in the governors to maintain as their primary concern the welfare, progress and outcomes of the pupils by opposing the proposal to relocate Yarmouth Primary School.
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Cllr Brading said the council was committed to achieving six key aims — including reducing the number of schools in the area from five to four.
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To avoid the legal costs of taking the matter to court, the council is now exploring other options.
