You will all be aware of the Government’s decision to reduce the budget deficit. Many people agree that cuts are needed. However, the Treasury are not as convinced about the value of adult education as we are. There is a very real risk that colleges such as SCOLA will face a massive and disproportionate reduction in Government funding. The net effect could result in very large fee increases. A major cut would potentially jeopardise the future of SCOLA itself.
It is difficult to argue for no cuts at all, but we must do everything possible to present the strongest case for fair treatment so that we can continue to provide a wide range of affordable courses for our community. We believe that in these difficult times, adult education courses are more important than ever, both in terms of giving people new skills and in providing some respite from the hardships we may face.
We urgently need our learners’ voice and support as we try our hardest to persuade the Government of the importance of maintaining funding for adult education.
How can you help?
Your voice is vital, so is the voice of our learners. Please help us by writing to your local MP and encouraging your learners to do the same. The more correspondence they get the stronger our case will be.
Saboohi Famili - Principal
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