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I have just moved into the area. We went along to the Churchfields School Summer Fayre a few weeks ago prior to our move, not only to have some fun and get to know the area better, but partly to have a look at the school as it is the nearest one to our new house. I've heard great things about the school and there was a fabulous family atmosphere at the fayre. During the day, my three year old wanted to go to the toilet, so we headed for the loos. They were in a terrible state - dark, damp and with the ceiling hanging down. It was the sort of toilet block you see in old prison films. I couldn't believe that young children were expected to feel safe, comfortable and happy in this kind of environment. It was so disappointing to see the poor state of the school building and then read in the local newspaper a few weeks later that the council has decided not to fund a new school building. How is this decision justified? Id like to do what I can to persuade the council to see sense and support a local school that works so hard to give the best opportunity to local children and their families. How do others feel?
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I noticed that Sarahpa from recycling reacted to a recycling forum query by thomasg.
Fantastic.
I hope somebody high up will reply to LisaM and do some explaining. School holiday= maintenance time for schools so, hopefully these toilets will be sorted.
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The current state of Churchfields School is of great concern to a lot of us and we are waiting to see what the Council is going to do about it. They have delayed the rebuilding process because of the cost but it still seems that there is a gap between what is needed and what resources are available. I think you are wrong to think that nothing will be done - the buildings are now in such a poor state of repair that something will have to be done, and soon. I know that the Governing Body, and local Councillors, are anxious to see progress on this and soon before the school becomes impossible to use. Hopefully we can keep anyone whio is interested up to date with developments on this site. I think there should be a report on what is proposed coming shortly.
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I think we must have to wait for the decision... Cllrcleaver wrote:The current state of Churchfields School is of great concern to a lot of us and we are waiting to see what the Council is going to do about it. They have delayed the rebuilding process because of the cost but it still seems that there is a gap between what is needed and what resources are available. I think you are wrong to think that nothing will be done - the buildings are now in such a poor state of repair that something will have to be done, and soon. I know that the Governing Body, and local Councillors, are anxious to see progress on this and soon before the school becomes impossible to use. Hopefully we can keep anyone whio is interested up to date with developments on this site. I think there should be a report on what is proposed coming shortly.
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The Cabinet Member for Childrens' Services has provided a report to the last Cabinet meeting about Churchfields School. Whilst it is accepted that the rebuilding is needed and this is a priority for the Council the Cabinet Member is not willing to commit the resources to the project until he is sure that the funds are available. this effectively means that the rebuilding is tied in to the exercise to raise sufficient funds to pay for the capital programme so we still do not have any certainty about when the work will be done.
The Cabinet member does not think there are health and safety issues sufficient to mean that the school is unsafe, although I know that many parents would disagree with this. Ultimately the Head and the Governors will need to decide if the school buildings are safe for those who use them.
The full report to Cabinet can be found on the Redbridge website under the Committee agendas section.
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No it was not a right decision, they should increase all kind of funds for that particular state LisaM wrote:I have just moved into the area. We went along to the Churchfields School Summer Fayre a few weeks ago prior to our move, not only to have some fun and get to know the area better, but partly to have a look at the school as it is the nearest one to our new house. I've heard great things about the school and there was a fabulous family atmosphere at the fayre. During the day, my three year old wanted to go to the toilet, so we headed for the loos. They were in a terrible state - dark, damp and with the ceiling hanging down. It was the sort of toilet block you see in old prison films. I couldn't believe that young children were expected to feel safe, comfortable and happy in this kind of environment. It was so disappointing to see the poor state of the school building and then read in the local newspaper a few weeks later that the council has decided not to fund a new school building. How is this decision justified? Id like to do what I can to persuade the council to see sense and support a local school that works so hard to give the best opportunity to local children and their families. How do others feel?
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Good news here on this aged front. The council has (subject to budgetary approval in March) agreed to replace the school. Work should begin in July 2009 and will take 2 years to complete.
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This is good news and we hope that the work can be done speedily, but causing the least disruption possible to pupils. Details of what is proposed can be found in the Cabinet agenda for the meeting on 12th January 2009.
Let's hope there are no further snags or problems over funding.
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