The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education – in the Senedd at 1:50 pm on 7 March 2018.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 1:50, 7 March 2018

Well, Bethan, in undertaking their school organisation responsibilities, local authorities must comply with the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 and the schools organisation code and must consider a range of factors. One of those factors is the interests of learners. You will be aware that we have recently undertaken a consultation on the code to see where it can be strengthened. Where proposals involve the closure of any school, which can be very, very challenging and very emotive, the consultation document must show the impact of the proposals on individuals, and indeed on the community, and an assessment of that community impact must be carried out.