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The cancellation of Central Ipswich primary school at the former Co-op building on Carr Street

It's looking very likely that the government will cancel funding for the Central Ipswich primary school in the former Co-op building on Carr Street. This has sparked debate about the balance between short, mid and long-term education provision in the town. While the government says money will be redirected to SEND support, some community leaders have questioned whether this addresses the needs of families in the town centre who face difficult journeys to existing schools.

Share your views

We want to hear your views on this decision and what it means for Ipswich families.

  1. How easy is it for your children to access their current school?

  2. Do you think it's right that the government redirect funding towards SEND provision instead of building the new school?

  3. Are you concerned about the impact of increased SEND pupils in mainstream schools that are already at capacity?

  4. Would a new primary school in the town centre have benefited your family or community?

  5. Do you think the site of the former Co-op department store should still be developed for community use? If so, what would you like to see there?

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