Preseli Pembrokeshire AM Paul Davies has joined children, young people and parents across Pembrokeshire, outside County Hall in Haverfordwest, to protest against changes to sixth form education in the County.

Ahead of a full Council meeting to discuss the issue, Mr Davies said, “I sincerely hope that Councillors think very carefully about the future of our sixth forms across Pembrokeshire. Pembrokeshire County Council must find a way to deliver education services locally that also meets the needs of communities’ right across the County.”

“I strongly believe in young people having choice in the education system, and the current proposals to remove sixth form education from schools in North Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest will eliminate choice for many students. This would lead to a postcode lottery, meaning that some students will have access to local sixth form provision, and others won’t – and that’s simply unacceptable.”

“I hope that following today’s meeting, the Council will commit to delivering first-class sixth form provision in schools for all children and young people across Pembrokeshire.”