Headteacher says Garff MHK did not engage with the school before making comments 

It's in response to what Andrew Smith said on Mannin Line 

A headteacher on the Isle of Man is calling on his local MHK to visit his school before criticising it.

Last week on Manx Radio's Mannin Line - Garff MHK Andrew Smith said having one headteacher overseeing two primary schools as well as another in Douglas was a stretch, claiming Laxey School had 'lost its identity'.

In response, Max Kelly says since being elected, Mr Smith has not visited the school or engaged in any dialogue to understand the challenges and opportunities. 

He adds the school has improved since his appointment: