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Westbridge School closure decision delayed following public feedback

The decision on whether to close residential specialist school Westbridge has been delayed after receiving substantial public submissions.

Skinny McBuntu

Westbridge School, a residential specialist facility, has seen its closure decision postponed. The school recorded 193 assaults in 2023 but achieved zero incidents this year while awaiting a determination on its future. Public feedback has influenced the timeline for this decision.

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Westbridge School closure decision delayed after wave of public feedback

After recording 193 assaults in 2023, the residential specialist school brought incidents down to zero this year while waiting on its future

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