At a meeting of today’s Oscott Ward Advisory Board we learnt more about the Governments proposed cuts for the Oscott area.
For example The Oscott Clockwork School Cluster is to go.
For those who do not know about this cluster, In September 2006, 8 schools in the North West of Birmingham joined together to launch 'Clockwork' the Oscott extended provision cluster.
Originally known as the Oscott Extended School Cluster, Clockwork was formed in response to a request by the Local Authority for all schools in Birmingham to become part of a local 'cluster' of schools. The aim was that these clusters of schools linked to local agencies, businesses, voluntary groups and communities, and would work together to improve the lives of children, young people and families living and learning in the cluster area.
Our cluster schools include:
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College
Glenmead Primary School
Goodway Nursery School
Great Barr Primary School
Great Barr Secondary School
Greenholm Primary School
Maryvale Catholic Primary School
Oscott Manor School (Formally Kingstanding School)
They have done a wonderful job over the years.
We also learnt that the Government have cut the Cardinale WiseMan New School Build project
If this was not enough we now know that government cuts to the Fire Service will mean the loss of 16 out of the 40 staff at the College Road Fire Station.These are just the start of government cuts which will effect the Oscott area.
A number of youngsters who use the 610 Community centre also came along to tell us about their concerns about the possible reduction of funding for the 610 Community Centre and youth provision across the City. The Oscott Councillors and members of the board were able to give them our full support.
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