Lib Dems have welcomed plans by Haringey Council to take action to relieve theschools places crisis in Haringey.

The move came at last week’s meeting ofthe Education Scrutiny Panel, when proposals for the expansion of ColdfallSchool Primary School, Muswell Hill, were revealed in response to questionsfrom Lib Dem councillor, Gail Engert (Muswell Hill).

Asked by Cllr Engert what action the Council were taking to resolve thecrisis, Labour Lead member George Meehan announced that there were proposalsfor Coldfall School, a popular and over-subscribed primary, to move towardsthree form entry as early as next year.Mobile classrooms will be providedon site prior to a new building. The plans will be put before the Executiveon 20 July.

Councillor Engert comments:

“This expansion will help to address the problem in Muswell Hill, and iswelcome. However, the consultation must be robust, and it still looks as ifit is too late for parents who have been unable to secure a place for theirchildren at a local school this year.

“Haringey Council also needs to pay close attention to the situation in CrouchEnd, and ensure that they plan ahead properly in order to reduce the problemthere as far as is possible.”