| Description | Tracks 1 - 13
Tracks 1 - 9 are a continuation of the Banner Theatre interview with Dave Whitacker. Tracks 10 - 13 record an interview with Mr Hughes, head teacher at Alumwell School.
Dave Whittacker discusses practical aspects of community education in a school setting. He also describes the financial relationships between Walsall Council and the community association, and the latter's income sourrces (Tracks 4 - 5). He remarks on impacts of public expenditure cuts on community education (Tracks 6 - 7). The composition of the Centre's users is considered, and reference is made to the mixed nature of the surrounding housing stock (Track 9).
Mr Hughes refers to his previous experience of formal and informal community school involvement and provides details of his own family's circumstances (Tracks 10 - 11). He explains his support for community schools and discusses working class attitudes to academic success (Tracks 10 - 11). Charles Parker comments on his own experiences of family reactions to education. (Track 10).
Mr Hughes comments both on truancy levels and vandalism rates within Walsall, and Alumwell School's favourable situation as regards these issues (Track 12). He also discusses the school's favourable performance as a comprehensive school (Tack 13). A proposal to introduce a sixth form college in Walsall is noted (Track 13).
Mr Hughes observes that there is resistance in some quarters of Walsall Council to allowing Alumwell School to develop community services and he cites reaction to his proposal for a community health centre to be sited on the campus. (Track 11).
Total: 00:44:41 minutes
Dubber's reference number: PLA2of2 KF534B0213280 |