The Education Department has proposed that 19 sixth graders of the Starlight Education Centre be placed in a public school so as not to jeopardise their preparations for the entrance exams for secondary education.
Education Commissioner Sarah Wescot-Williams said these pupils would be provided with a teacher to help them continue with their preparations for the exams.
She said a structural solution was being sought for the four to six-year-old pupils of the school in light of government’s policy for compulsory education for all undocumented students. She appealed to the parents of undocumented children to have their children registered.
Wescot-Williams indicated that the department’s proposals were discussed with Starlight Education Centre Director Carmen Hodge, in a recent meeting.
She said Hodge was requested to submit information regarding the names and qualifications of the teachers and the financial statements regarding her foundation’s income and expenses.
However, Hodge noted that as the marshals had placed a padlock on the front gate of the school refusing her entrance to the school, it would be difficult for her to retrieve the necessary documents.
She was advised to approach the marshals and request access to the school to collect the documents. If not successful, government would mediate. The Commissioner said in the meantime local businesses have shown their interest in assisting the foundation with respect to its outstanding financial obligations.