Lanarkshire parents celebrate as controversial shared school headship plans are dropped

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Unpopular proposals to introduce a joint head teacher to oversee nearly 2000 primary and secondary pupils at two schools in Chryston are being dropped by North Lanarkshire Council.The authority is no longer proceeding with the controversial multi-establishment leadership model (MELM) at Chryston Primary and High Schools after determining that “significant” projected roll growth for both schools in the next five years means each needs its own dedicated leader.Families who have been campaigning against the plans say they are “absolutely delighted” by the U-turn and say: “Common sense has prevailed.”The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The community in Chryston is strong and we can’t wait to welcome our new head teacher.” Figures in a report for councillors indicate that the primary and