Report says move would save £3.6m
The education minister says 'inefficient' primary schools are too valuable to their communities to close.
It's after an independent report was commissioned by the Council of Ministers to look at the structure of funding for education.
The review recommended 'rationalising' eight primary schools, which it claimed would save £3.6 million.
But Daphne Caine says other factors need to be considered:
Tynwald rejects proposed referendum on the Island’s net-zero policy after extensive debate
Island to maintain its current policy approach
Are Manx people happy?
Government publishes Social Attitudes Survey
Tonight's Heysham sailing cancelled
Overnight return service also called off due to forecast poor weather
Plans to progress waste disposal facility near Ronaldsway outlined
The proposals are currently on display at Malew Commissioners