RURAL SCHOOLS CLOSURES

That this House notes with concern the mass school closures taking place in Shropshire; condemns the policy of mass school closure by many councils in the area; notes that OFSTED reports should be taken into account when considering closure; urges councils to observe high standards of accuracy when making a case for closure; calls for councils to consider the needs and concerns of the local community as far as possible when considering closures; and urges Shropshire Council to reconsider its proposed school closures, including those of Lydbury North and Clunbury schools.