Induction week and already we have two group assignments and nine to five days at the Centre for Broadcast and Journalism at NTU.Kieran, Becky, Karl, Chris and I set out to Lenton and Sneinton, two neighbourhoods in Notts to break exclusive stories before Friday. We are off to a good start in Sneinton.
In 100 words this is what we got:
Greenwood Junior School could lose half its student population under a
government shake-up designed to streamline primary education.
The latest phase of the Building Schools for the Future program could see the capacity of three Sneinton schools cut, in an effort to phase out mixed age-group classes and reduce surplus places in the area. Greenwood Junior faces losing 55% of its students.
The proposal is under public consultation until 5 October. Nottingham City Council has refused to comment. However, Greenwood Junior is asking parents and community members to contact the LEA and back the school’s campaign to retain 315 places.
