
This petition is now closed, as its deadline has passed.
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to conduct a review of the Isle of Wight Council's proposals for education reform, with a view to allowing standards to be raised WITHIN the existing system of education. More details
Submitted by Julian Woodhouse of Save Solent – Deadline to sign up by: 15 April 2008 – Signatures: 223
The Isle of Wight Council are intent on reforming the education system. To effect this reform they have proposed 3 options. Island residents have been asked to vote for one of the 3 proposed options. All 3 options do not address the need to improve standards beyond age 13. Instead the options proposed will destroy the schools that are currently providing excellent education for under 13 year olds. The process of consultation carried out by the council is flawed, since respondents are forced to choose one of the proposed options, whereas a great many would rather see an option which allowed standards to be raised WITHIN the existing system.
Julian Woodhouse, the Petition Creator, joined by: