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Stuck in England, where the debate on Education is more one of whether the Cameron's next child will go Public or not... work distractions prevent me from contributing as I had been so plagiarism is the greatest form of flattery and all that... links below (credit to Down and Regent blogs.. follow the links)

Articles in todays Belfast Telegraph

The leader on £2m going to Irish Medium Schools is here.

Margaret Ritchie comments on Ruane's attack on Prep schools here. 

Response by the Equality Commission

Attached is the consultation response from the Equality Commission. Given that the Min Ed's argument is based on Equity, the comment in here is important. Read (between the lines) and enjoy.  

SEELB response to consultation

RHS have received the SEELB response to the consultation. It is published here. In summary, the SEELB is clear that:

The Department’s mooted target date for the withdrawal of funding is September 2010. The Board considers the mooted timetable unrealistic, undeliverable and unworkable. Its imposition will have a significant adverse impact on:-

1. Pupils attending the preparatory departments;

2. Parents of pupils attending the preparatory school;

3. Teaching and non teaching staff employed in the preparatory departments;

4. Other schools in the Board’s area;

5. The Board’s budget;

6. The Department’s school budget.

Do remember that the SEELB is responding to the question that is posed. There is always more to it. We will explain some of this at our next parents meeting.