Alcohol's a big problem which we need to solve and if that means going to primary schools then we've got to consider it. |
In some cases, this will provide a solution for councils. The public forgets that we have a statutory obligation to deliver education for every child, and some kids just cannot thrive in a mainstream school. |
People from the area have told me that they are pleased to see the pupils wearing uniform and it makes them proud to come from Niddrie. |
Some councils have only two or three pupils who need this help. That is not a big enough group to build up real expertise in dealing with them. They will look at using specialists like Spark of Genius. |
The actions of one individual have made many people's lives very difficult, in particular the children who were supposed to be moving in to new schools. |
There are things to learn in the reviews of how primary schools and nurseries alert parents of child absences. That is on-going. |