Fundamental Review of the School Estate

Whitletts Primary School Meeting

Thursday 27th March 2008

South Ayrshire Council: Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

What are we trying to achieve?

Planning for the future

Providing the best learning environment and best educational experience for our children

South Ayrshire Council: Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

 

Focus of the exercise is on the school building.

Recognition that in Whitletts PS:

Good standard of education provided – more to school than a building

Teachers and other staff held in high regard

School is the heart of the community - school receives good support and commitment from local community

 

South Ayrshire Council: Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

Fundamental Review of the School Estate

• Review initiated in August 2006• A Learning Centre for the 21st Century• First round of community engagement November 2006 – March 2007

• Reports to Council August – October 2007• Second round of community engagement November 2007 – March 2008

South Ayrshire Council: Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

Fundamental Review of the School Estate

• Area proposals- Prestwick and surrounding area- Troon and surrounding area-  Ayr and surrounding area-  Maybole and surrounding area-  Girvan and surrounding area

• Suitability and Condition ratings• Category 1 - existing provision to be reviewed further• Category 2 – existing provision to be considered for modernisation

• Lead Officers/Support Officers identified• Further reviews underway

South Ayrshire Council: Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

Fundamental Review of the School Estate

• Better Buildings – Better Learning – Better Futures• A Learning Centre for the 21st Century• Strategic Plan for the school estate (10 years ahead)• Secure funding through Council approval

South Ayrshire Council: Department of Education, Culture and Lifelong Learning

Whitletts Primary School: Issues identified from 16th Jan

Poor layout - 3 separate buildings resulting in issues around security for 3 buildings, repairs to 3 buildings and movement between 3 buildings.

Not in good state of repair

Lack of suitable grass areas for playing

Classrooms/teaching areas not suitable for learning in 21st century

Toilets – poor

No nursery provision

Whitletts Primary School: Issues identified

Problems with layout of playground

No reception area

Full school needs modernised

School on main road – safety?

Leaking roofs in all 3 buildings– dampness brought on by leaks

Problems with litter/vandalism due to through way

Whitletts Primary School: Issues identified

Location

Lack of storage

Parking

Food imported from other schools

Costs of maintenance

Draughty windows

Poor heating system 

Identified for further consideration

Implications of new build on Braehead Primary

Lack of secondary school in North Ayr

New secondary school (to replace current Ayr Academy) should be located in North Ayr 

Whitletts Primary School

Options for further discussion 

Improve existing school

Transferring pupils to Braehead and Dalmilling

Build new Whitletts PS Join with Braehead PS in new school in North Ayr.

Whitletts Primary School

Workshop groups explore advantages and disadvantages of each option.

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