Greenwood Academy Exam Results
Posted on Sunday 11th December 2011 09:00 by Gordon Bain
This week saw the Irvine Herald publish an article relating to the poor results that Greenwood Academy students have been achieving. This follows a report drawn up by school inspectors that highlighted the school was under-performing compared with similar schools serving young people with similar backgrounds and educational needs.
Stop Cutting Education
Since the start of the credit crunch North Ayrshire council have made a series of cuts to the education budget that have been nationally criticized. Last year the council toyed with the idea of putting schools onto a 4 day week. Since then we have lost the classroom assistants that were widely celebrated as a success in delivering educational improvements by allowing more quality time between the teacher and the pupils in their classes.
Times are of course hard, and every council has had their budgets cut leaving many searching for ways to balance the books. However the young people of North Ayrshire are not in my opinion the people who should be bearing the brunt on the councils cuts.
I challenge to council to stop cuts to the education services that directly effect the quality of education being provided and instead look to cutting wasteful policies and red tape to save money.
Making A Difference
Cut tax for those who need it
Thousands of Scots on low and middle incomes are now benefiting from a cut in income tax of
£200 thanks to the efforts of Liberal Democrats in the UK Government.
Pension increase guaranteed
So many pensioners find it difficult to make ends meet with rising heating and food prices.
That’s why the Liberal Democrats in the UK Government have delivered a guaranteed decent
increase in the state pension every year – up £4.50 a week this year.
No child detention
For ten years the children of families looking for refuge in Scotland were detained for
months on end at special jail at Dungavel in Lanarkshire. But thanks to the efforts of
Liberal Democrats in the UK Government this unacceptable practice has been stopped.
Councillor Contact Information
If you would like to discuss any issues or have a question you would like to discuss with one of our councillors you can find their contact information below.
Andrew Chamberlain
Kilwinning Ward
Ruby Kirkwood
Irvine East
Can we help you?
Our team of local members are always working to improve the areas we live in though-out Ayrshire. So if you have a problem you think we can help with please let us know.
