2nd May, 2008

Better protection for rural schools

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/05/01100329

The Scottish Government announces proposals to safeguard rural schools and for better consultation before all proposed closures.

• Summary of proposals for changes to legislation

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/29100519/0

• Proposals for changes to legislation

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25131457/0

This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the way school closures are handled and ensure the decision to close a rural school is one of last resort. The objective is to establish a system that is coherent, easy to understand, fair and transparent; and a system that has the trust and confidence of the public.