main content Views sought about Special Schools proposals

Bromley Council has begun to talk to as many people as possible about proposed changes to special school provision in Bromley.

The consultation is supported by the leaflet 'Learning Together', which has been circulated widely, and is available from Council offices and libraries. Alternatively, copies are available on request by calling 020 8313 4088.

Councillor Graham Arthur, Executive Member for Children and Young People, said: "I would urge everyone with an interest in this important consultation to respond with their views so that they can be taken into account in the decision-making process".

There are a number of ways to respond to the consultation:

• complete and return the reply slip enclosed with the leaflet (quoting FREEPOST MB1140)
• email: sen.consultation@bromley.gov.uk
• use the 'Feedback' facility on the Council's website www.bromley.gov.uk by searching under 'SEN Consultation'
• write to Ken Davis, Director of Education and Libraries, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH (quoting FREEPOST MB1140)
• fax your views to: 020 8313 4049.

The deadline for responses to be received by the Director of Education and Libraries is 22 July 2005.

A series of meetings, for parents and members of the public, will also be held. Details can be found in the leaflet, on the Council's website and in the local press.

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Notes to editors:

• The schedule of public meetings is as follows:

                Venue 
                Royston Primary School High Street Penge SE20 7QR Tuesday, 
                14 June at 7pm (entry to the school will be via the Kent House
                 Road entrance) 
                Bromley Civic Centre (Council Chamber) Stockwell Close Bromley 
                BR1 3UH Tuesday, 21 June at 2pm 
                St Paul's Cray CE Primary School Buttermere Road St Paul's Cray 
                BR5 3HD Wednesday, 22 June at 7pm 
                Warren Road Primary School Warren Road Orpington BR6 6JF 
                Monday, 27 June at 7pm (entry to the school will be via the 
                Cloonmore Avenue entrance) 
                Education Development Centre Church Lane Princes Plain Bromley 
                BR2 8LD Wednesday, 29 June at 7pm

• For further information please contact:

                Kevin Gerred, Education and Libraries Services, at 
                Bromley Council on (020) 8313 4024 

                visit 'SEN Consultation' on the Council's website at 
                www.bromley.gov.uk.

• For media enquiries, please contact Kevin Gerred, planning and communication officer, on 020 8313 4024 email: kevin.gerred@bromley.gov.uk