NURSERY education is one of the top priorities for new Education minister Carol Steere. The board met for the first time yesterday, with Deputy Allister Langlois appointed as deputy minister. Deputy Steere (pictured) wants to see nursery education introduced in this States term.
‘We haven’t discussed it as a board yet, but from my point of view it’s one thing I’m very supportive of and will be pushing. Although bearing in mind if we are introducing a service like that, there are going to be cost implications and our members face difficult decisions on how we get the money unless it’s forthcoming from Treasury.’
She wanted members to stay open-minded on funding options. The previous board started investigations into the possible closure of St Andrews Primary and St Sampson’s Infants to fund nursery education. Deputy Steere is also keen to see work begin on rebuilding Les Beaucamps – architects drawings are already with Environment.
‘Les Beaucamps seems to be first in line but I don’t want to forget La Mare de Carteret because a promise was made during the 11-plus debate that the secondary schools would be rebuilt,’ she said.
‘We’ve inherited a situation where these things weren’t addressed in the past and now face big capital expenditure to get things fit for purpose.
‘It’s going to come down to prioritisation. It will be tough for our department and for the States in general.’
Yesterday’s board meeting was a chance for new members to meet management, she said.
‘It’s about familiarising ourselves with what the department does.’
NURSERY education is one of the top priorities for new Education minister Carol Steere.
The board met for the first time yesterday, with Deputy Allister Langlois appointed as deputy minister.
Deputy Steere wants to see nursery education introduced in this States term.
‘We haven’t discussed it as a board yet, but from my point of view it’s one thing I’m very supportive of and will be pushing.
‘Although bearing in mind if we are introducing a service like that, there are going to be cost implications and our members face difficult decisions on how we get the money unless it’s forthcoming from Treasury.’
She wanted members to stay open-minded on funding options.
The previous board started investigations into the possible closure of St Andrews Primary and St Sampson’s Infants to fund nursery education.
Deputy Steere is also keen to see work begin on rebuilding Les Beaucamps – architects drawings are already with Environment.
‘Les Beaucamps seems to be first in line but I don’t want to forget La Mare de Carteret because a promise was made during the 11-plus debate that the secondary schools would be rebuilt,’ she said.
‘We’ve inherited a situation where these things weren’t addressed in the past and now face big capital expenditure to get things fit for purpose.
‘It’s going to come down to prioritisation. It will be tough for our department and for the States in general.’
Yesterday’s board meeting was a chance for new members to meet management, she said.
‘It’s about familiarising ourselves with what the department does.’
Article posted on 14th May, 2008 - 2.29pm
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