@SBuckEnglish @advocategreen1 @GuyPlummer34449 I think it can make a whole load of difference if Mum is teaching at the school,you know and can see what is going on,also the child probably feels more protected.Just saying.
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@advocategreen1 @GuyPlummer34449 My reason for commenting is that there is a lot of scaremongering. The pressure that puts on parents to scrimp and save for a private education is inexcusable. As I say, it’s a personal and very individual choice, but all of our high schools have received positive inspections.
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And perhaps the only barrier to more leakage is cost
Yet although we can say this saves the State money; as a community are we really happy with having effectively such a large %in private education. Is it healthy for the community?
Guy Plummer@GuyPlummer34449
Since 2010 there has been an overall leakage from the state to private education from reception to Year 11 of 4% and more to Year 13 More parents have willing to use their declining real terms incomes for their children’s education.
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@pvbsc1 @ShaneLanglois @DavidPiesing63 @HaleyCamp @GuyPlummer34449 You must be joking,re instate the Grammar school would be an even bigger mistake.
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@ShaneLanglois @DavidPiesing63 @HaleyCamp @GuyPlummer34449 Shame we didn’t get the 2SM as clearly now it would have been the right decision.
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And alongside Housing, ESC needs the help of the entire community to thrive
ESC have helpfully provided the buy out rate to the colleges up to year 11
Guy Plummer@GuyPlummer34449
Contrast this with this Assembly’s ESC, which under new leadership Is upfront about the challenges and keen to engage the public for help
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@DavidPiesing63 @HaleyCamp @pvbsc1 @GuyPlummer34449 @ShaneLanglois There always has been long entry lists my sons name was down from a very early age.
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@HaleyCamp @pvbsc1 @GuyPlummer34449 @ShaneLanglois They are all pretty full now and there’s sizeable waiting lists at the colleges for Year 7 entry years going forward. Parents are having to move their children to the public schools before Year 7 in order to secure a place.
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@HaleyCamp @DavidPiesing63 @pvbsc1 @GuyPlummer34449 @ShaneLanglois There is a bursary available to apply for.
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@DavidPiesing63 @pvbsc1 @GuyPlummer34449 @ShaneLanglois The private schools haven’t added capacity; explain the totals remaining fairly static? But I wonder what change in socio-economic make-up might have happened, as those without the money have no route of access to the private colleges anymore.
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@Richard_D_E Blimey is that the skimpy side salad or has that been half eaten already? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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@pvbsc1 @GuyPlummer34449 ESC know it makes sense but probably too scared to even mention it,just like they will push the review of primary schools into the long grass as they know it would be curtains for their political careers.
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@GuyPlummer34449 The 2SM now looks more appealing than at the time of the vote!
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Are we happy to consider closing of schools when we know that more people will be needed to come to the island to deal with HSC committment, filling the jobs vacated by retirees and the building work desperately needed?
Guy Plummer@GuyPlummer34449
And perhaps the only barrier to more leakage is cost Yet although we can say this saves the State money; as a community are we really happy with having effectively such a large %in private education. Is it healthy for the community?
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@guernseygirl6 In my view:
1. The nature of local politics itself. The very slow or zero progress, the endless meetings achieving little, the criticism / abuse. 2. The loss of family time, freedom, privacy etc. 3. The gnawing feeling that there's better things to be doing.
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"Because I'm tired of it. Year after year after year after year having to chose between the lesser of who cares, of trying to get myself excited about a candidate who can speak in complete sentences, of setting the bar so low, I can hardly look at it."
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Gosh not long now before nominations close……I’ve only seen 2 people déclare they are standing so far I think, I really hope there will be more.
States of Guernsey@Govgg
If you’re looking to stand in the upcoming by-election, you can submit your nominations from early next week. Candidates can deliver their written nominations to the Royal Court in person between 23 March at 9:00am and 25 March at 4:30pm. More info at byelection2026.gg/standing/how-t…
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@advocategreen1 Chris,in general a lot of people can’t spell.It’s only going to get worse.
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It's quite remarkable how many people can't spell "Keir".
I mean, if you must share your hot take on some political matter, at least spell the bloke's name right.
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I see the usual deputy continuing to cause havoc which I guess is his middle name @DavidPiesing63 @pipbarr
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@pvbsc1 @jojomay1 @DavidPiesing63 @pipbarr Because Pierre I am fed up with the whole lot of them,they bring nothing to the table.I voted for JLT and told everyone he will steady the ship,feel totally let down.GSP being investigated and 2 others not happy with their fellow committee members.
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@ValeBeryl @jojomay1 @DavidPiesing63 @pipbarr I’m not sure how adopting a strategy of not voting helps matters.
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@ValeBeryl @pvbsc1 @DavidPiesing63 @pipbarr Deputy Camp is considering her options in regard to ED I believe, not thinking of resigning from the States……well that was my understanding anyway.
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@Ronst21 @AltoAngel It really annoys me when businesses think everyone is tech savvy,they certainly are not,I know a lot of ppl still pay with cash.An app to some does not make any sense.I will ask my 7 yr old grandaughter to help me.🤣🤦♀️
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@ValeBeryl @AltoAngel It’s just the App / website you need and linked to your Waitrose card. Agree though it’s not helpful to some old folks who don’t use tech
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@AltoAngel No I don’t,neither does my elderly neighbour that I take shopping,should not have to be like that for us old folk.
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@AltoAngel They don’t give me vouchers and I usually spend over 100.00 per week in there.All I ever get in chocolate,and I don’t need it.
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@ValeBeryl They're supposed to be treats, things you wouldn't buy otherwise. They give vouchers for the things you normally buy.
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@richarddigard @GuyPlummer34449 Selfishness,what a strange thing to say,have you seen the cost of childcare,it is ridiculous.Both parents/parent have to go out to work whether they like it or not.Clubs for kids are expensive,food and clothes are expensive.I think it’s being sensible.
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@GuyPlummer34449 I didn’t apportion blame. But I doubt islanders have gone off sex so something else is persuading them not to have nippers.
Global uncertainty, sure. More likely cost of housing, declining real incomes, and concern for future prospects in Gsy?
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I agree that declining birth rate is a policy disaster. Eg young people feeling too insecure to start families
But disagree that the blame is 100% SofG 0% electorate
Its 50/50 maybe more in favour of the electorate
Richard Digard@richarddigard
If you were wondering what @oldfarmhorace and @HaleyCamp were referring to, here’s a taster from my @GuernseyPress column today -
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@StoneDeCroze @nationaltrust When my grandson was quite small about 5,he got told off for riding on the common.That really annoyed me.It was the way he was told too.I think the common should have a day off from golfers.Ouch!
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Typical Guernsey, its easier to ban something than find a solution where people can share space on our small island. Where does the @nationaltrust suggest is suitable?
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