Staff at a new school in Powys, Wales, formerly known as Ysgol Cedewain, are balloting for industrial action after proposals for significant redundancies were announced. The union representing the staff, NEU Cymru, expressed shock and concern over the plans, stating that one in six staff face losing their jobs and that a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool may never be used. The union criticized Powys Council for spending £22m on the new school without adequately planning for staffing and running costs.
, which was formerly called Ysgol Cedewain, have asked their union to ballot for industrial action following proposals for massive redundancies.
“We’re shocked they have also failed to fill all the places in the school despite a clear need for specialist provision. A spokesman for Powys County Council said: “Schools across Wales, like councils, are facing significant financial pressures which need to be managed.
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