That was a lively consultation meeting about Aberdeenshire Council’s enhanced provision proposal tonight in Newtonhill Primary School. about three dozen parents and interested residents were there to hear council staff explain how the centre could be relocated to Portlethen primary school some time in 2017. The timing depends on the opening of Hillside primary school, which will free up space in Portlethen.
This provision gives enhanced levels of expertise and staffing to meet a range of additional support needs. There will be one such centre serving the Newtonhill, Portlethen and Muchalls area. This would be in line with council policy,
The meeting last well over two hours with lots of comments and questions. Assurances were given that pupils who make use of the Newtonhill facilities can continue with their education at Newtonhill. However there is greater need in Portlethen with 30 plus pupils there able to benefit from such a facility, compared to single figures at Newtonhill.
A similar meeting was held in Portlethen primary on Tuesday,
The consultation runs from 10 June until 16 September.https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/s…/education-consultations/ The outcome is earmarked to be reported to the February meeting of the education, leisure and learning committee