London’s falling birth rate and the rising number of schools closing across the capital could present positive “opportunities to think creatively” about other forms of provision for children, the Education Secretary has said.
In an interview with the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Bridget Phillipson admitted that the demographic trend was “already starting to present challenges for local councils” but suggested it could also free up buildings to provide other educational services for young Londoners.
In the last four years, six primary schools in Southwark have been forced to close their doors due to a drop in demand for places.
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