There was good news back in July for Rodmell School. The all powerful ESCC Cabinet agreed not to close the school. Thanks to the efforts of parents, governors, members of the public and ward councillors Rodmell School won a reprieve! However we are not at the end of the road yet, the County’s decision has a specific condition:
Extract from ESCC Cabinet minutes:
As you will see, there is a requirement for the governors to produce an acceptable long-term plan during term 5. That means they have to submit a plan between 18 April and 26 May 2017! I’m sure this will become a hot topic during the county council elections which are due to take place in May 2017.
In the meantime, I would like to thank County Councillor Carla Butler for her hard work to keep the School open. Here is what she said after the decision:

Click below to see my plea to the ESCC:
Cllr Vic Ient 27 May 2016 Submission to the ESCC on Rodmell School