Sentences with phrase «presumption against closure»

Alongside the existing statutory presumption against closure of rural schools, the government will go further, introducing a new «double lock» so that when small rural schools convert to academy status both local and national government have to agree to a school closing before a decision can be made.

Welsh Liberal Democrat Education Secretary Kirsty Williams has announced new rules setting out a presumption against the closure of rural schools.

The Welsh Liberal Democrat manifesto pledged to protect rural schools, creating a «presumption against closure» and introducing additional safeguarding measures.