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Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 15:24 GMT 16:24 UK

Extra cash for 'declining' school

School generic Denbighshire councillors have voted to give extra financial support to a Roman Catholic school which was placed on special measures after an inspection.

A 2006 report by inspectors said the performance of Blessed Edward Jones high school in Rhyl was "declining" in comparison to other schools.

Teaching in some areas was also criticised by the Estyn report.

Denbighshire's cabinet decided to pledge an undisclosed amount following a private meeting on Tuesday.

The meeting was held to discuss what progress the school - which has 500 pupils - had made in getting itself out of special measures status.

The Diocese of Wrexham is working with the local education authority to address some of the issues raised.

Estyn - Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales - conducts regular school inspections and advises the Welsh Assembly Government.

Last year it said Blessed Edward Jones had made "little consistent improvement" since the previous inspection in 2006.

According to the Education Act 2005, a school is put into special measures when it is judged to be failing to be giving its pupils an acceptable standard of education and those responsible for leading, managing or governing the school are not demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvements to the school.




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