The Fight to Save Rutland's Only Specialist School, Parks School, Oakham, Rutland, Can You support the fundraising?

The Fight to Save Rutland's Only Specialist School

The original Parks School

Rutland County Council (RCC) decided to close the school. This has sparked a passionate campaign from parents, teachers, and local residents determined to "Save the Parks School," Rutland's only state-funded specialist setting for children with disabilities.

Why is the school closing?

RCC cites declining enrollment and financial considerations as reasons for the closure. They claim specialised support can be provided in mainstream settings and that The Parks' small size makes it unsustainable.

The community fights back:

The Save the Parks School Action Group argues that The Parks offers a unique and vital service for children with special needs. They claim mainstream settings are not equipped to handle their specific requirements and that the school provides an invaluable foundation for their future success.

What's next?

The Action Group is raising funds to challenge the council's decision in court. They aim to demonstrate flaws in the consultation process and secure a reversal of the closure. Their Crowd Justice page has garnered support from the community, but they need more help to reach their target.

www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-the-parks-school-action-group/

Key points to remember:

The Parks School provides specialised education and support for children with disabilities.

RCC plans to close the school due to low enrollment and financial concerns.

The community is fiercely opposed to the closure and is raising funds to fight it.

The future of The Parks School hangs in the balance, with the next step being a legal challenge.

Ways to get involved:

Donate to the Save the Parks School Action Group's Crowd Justice page.

Share the story and raise awareness on social media.

Contact your local representatives and voice your support for The Parks School.

https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx

Watch Sky News, Rutland County Council Highest Council Tax in the Country, Catmose Sports Centre, Parks School, Statue of the late Queen and Interview with Lucy Stephenson Leader of Rutland County Council

Watch Sky News Wednesday evening from 7pm. Learn what residents think about Rutland County Council demanding the Highest Council Tax in the Country, The Catmose Sports Centre closure, Parks School closure and Statue of the late Queen and a  Interview with Lucy Stephenson Leader of Rutland County Council.

Rutland County Council continue to say central government is responsible for our high council tax bills.

Rutland County Council is not giving any contribution towards the cost of the statue of the late Queen.

Oakham Town Council is currently seeking legal advice, to find out if it can spend money from Oakham's precept on the Rutland project.

My personal opinion is the local government act clearly states the precept can only be spent on Oakham things and things that benefit the residents of Oakham and not those in other parts of the county. I don't object to the statue being purchased it should be funded by public subscription only. The proposed location in the flower bed is hideous one. I once made a personally donation toward Leicester's Joe Orton Statue. 

Oakham Church of England Primary School, Parks School, Ark Nursery School, near tragedy! B606

Oakham Church of England Primary School, Parks School, Ark Nursery School, near tragedy!
B606 Burley Road.

A selfish road user one of many seen in Oakham

Since the new site opened with its lack of parking the issue of inconsiderate parking has increased around Burley Road. For  some time now resident have put up with inconsiderate parents from Oakham School with their Chelsea tractors parked anywhere collecting day pupils and parents collecting children from English Martyr School. The new term has started and the small busy area has the traffic from 5 educational establishments clogging up its footpaths.

This all nearly ended with a squashed child on Tuesday a child who was walking (some children can still walk) had to walk into the busy Burley Road and was almost run down.

The headed teacher yesterday wrote to all parents reminding them of the danger of parking on pavements and asked parents to park away from the school not obstructing pavements. She went on to say she would rather a child arrived 5 minutes late to class than not due to an accident.

Oakham Church of England Primary School, The Ark Nursery, Parks School, Open Day New Build, Photographs Outside

Oakham Church of England Primary School, The Ark Nursery, Parks School, Open Day, Photographs Outside

Today the new school was open to the public, people were heard to say the young people of Oakham
are very lucky, we now have two new splendid school campuses, both part of the Little Build Project that started as the big build until the Government cuts were implemented.


Click Here To See Photographs Inside

 

Once Upon A Time Story Chair an example of how some of the old school features have been retained.

 

 

Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd and Rutland County Council

Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Residents, Question Rutland County Council, Parking, Parks School

Barleythorpe Road Oakham, Residents Question Rutland County Council, Parking, Parks School

Residents from Barleythorpe Road, questioned Rutland County Council.

For many years residents have enjoyed a unwritten informal agreement, they can park their cars in the school grounds, so not to cause traffic problems along the Barleythorpe Road.

Residents want confirmation they would be able to continue this arrangement once the school has closed.

The deputy leader Councillor Terry King answered residents concerns and said he would discuss the matter with property services.

Later in the meeting Cllr King answering a similar question from Councillor Gale, let slip Rutland County Council obviously knew what they had planned for the site, when the security the site was mentioned, he said it may have to be locked when it was used for storage.

It is my understanding the highways depot is closing and the offices returning to the main council offices.
They have no place to store the trucks and other vehicles. I wonder if they are going to be stored at the Parks School site.

Oakham Primary School, Photographs, New Home for Oakham Church of England Primary School and Parks School

Oakham Primary School, Photographs, New Home for Oakham Church of England Primary School and Parks School

Remains of the Old Oakham Church of England Primary School left new build right

Oakham C of E School Little Build Rutland County Council

Oakham C of E School Little Build Rutland County Council

Willmott Dixon Group are building the new schools The Parks School, Ark Nursery School and Oakham C of E School.

 The Green roof will be to the left. The swimming pool has been built to the right.

  

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