Learning Estate Strategy drop-in sessions
A series of drop-in sessions have been scheduled in towns across Moray to provide more information on the developing Learning Estate Strategy, which aims to provide learning environments that connect people, places and learning.
The drop-in sessions are scheduled to take place from Monday 21 February in Aberlour; Buckie; Burghead; Cullen; Dufftown; Elgin; Fochabers; Forres; Keith; Lossiemouth and Rothes, with a virtual alternative available for those who cannot attend.
The strategic approach, approved by Council in December 2020, will see the development of individual solutions to meet the varied needs of areas across Moray, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Whilst there aren’t any specific proposals at this stage, increasing school rolls means that the initial focus is likely to be on Buckie, Elgin and Forres where there’s an identified need to create more capacity. Other priority areas will be those with schools with significant maintenance issues.
The strategy aims to consider the learning estate as a whole. As well as being in better condition, these schools are better because they:
- Enrich the learner journey;
- Support curricular delivery;
- Foster relationships with the wider community;
- Link with other public services;
- Embrace opportunities through digital technology; and
- Encourage parental involvement
Currently 25 primary and six secondary schools in Moray fall below the required standard for school buildings in terms of condition and suitability, meaning more than 53% of pupils in Moray are learning in below-standard premises.
We would strongly encourage you to come along to one of the sessions for more information, to ask any questions you may have or to find out how you can get involved in future projects.
Details of the upcoming sessions and more information on the strategy can be found on our website.
Details of the upcoming drop-in sessions
Buckie
Date: Monday 21 February 2022
Time: 11am – 7pm
Location: Buckie Library, Cluny Place, Buckie, AB56 1HB
Cullen
Date: Tuesday 22 February 2022 between 6pm and 8pm.
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Cullen Library, Seafield Road, Cullen, Buckie, AB56 4AF
Elgin
Date: Wednesday 23 February 2022
Time: 10am – 7pm
Location: Elgin Town Hall, 1 Trinity Place, Elgin, IV30 1UL
Keith
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
Time: 11am and 7pm
Location: Keith Community Centre, Banff Road, Keith, AB55 5GT
Forres
Date: Tuesday 01 March 2022
Time: 11am and 7pm
Location: Forres Library, Forres House, High Street, Forres, IV36 1BU
Lossiemouth
Date: Wednesday 02 March 2022
Time: 5pm and 8pm
Location: Lossiemouth Library, Lossiemouth High School, Coulardbank Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JU
Burghead
Date: Thursday 03 March 2022
Time: 5pm and 7pm
Location: Burghead Library, Burghead Primary School, Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5UQ
Dufftown
Date: Tuesday 08 March 2022
Time: 10am and 12pm
Location: Dufftown Library, Balvenie Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AB
Fochabers
Date: Tuesday 08 March 2022
Time: 5pm and 8pm
Location: Fochabers Library, Milne's High School, West Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DJ
Rothes
Date: Wednesday 09 March 2022
Time: 12pm and 5pm
Location: Grant Hall, 40-48 New Street, Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BJ
Aberlour
Date: Thursday 10 March 2022
Time: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Location: Aberlour Library, 94 High Street, Aberlour, AB38 9QA