Leave Gateshead’s Special School Post-16 provision alone!

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

The Local Authority are looking at limiting Post-16 special school provision for young people with additional needs in Gateshead. This will limit Gateshead’s most vulnerable young people’s choice of Post-16 provisions and cut the amount of time they can spend within these provisions.

The proposal has been put together as a cost cutting exercise with no credible research into the effect it will have on outcomes for young people. There is no long term strategic view to support young people who may subsequently become NEET and will require significant support from adult services.

The Cabinet report for this proposal is available at http://democracy.gateshead.gov.uk/ieIssueDetails.aspx?IId=9833&PlanId=0&Opt=3#AI7845

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. It is a matter for Gateshead Council.

You could start a petition on the council's website:

https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/2897/Petitions

Timeline

19 May 2019	Petition opened for signatures
18 Jun 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Jun 2019

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