Consultation evidence

Finding

Local residents who said they would use affordable school facilities

68%

Local clubs reporting that suitable venues are too expensive or unavailable

14 out of 18 clubs

Estimated yearly income from hiring out the facilities

£31,000

Estimated yearly cost of additional staffing, cleaning and security

£38,000

School staff concerned that public use would increase their workload

72%

Open the Gates?

A secondary school is considering allowing local residents and organisations to use its sports hall, library and classrooms during evenings and weekends.

The school has collected the following information:

Consultation evidence	Finding
Local residents who said they would use affordable school facilities	68%
Local clubs reporting that suitable venues are too expensive or unavailable	14 out of 18 clubs
Estimated yearly income from hiring out the facilities	£31,000
Estimated yearly cost of additional staffing, cleaning and security	£38,000
School staff concerned that public use would increase their workload	72%

Write an article for a national education magazine in which you explore whether secondary schools should open their buildings to the wider community outside normal school hours.

You should:

interpret the consultation evidence and use it to develop your argument
explain the benefits and difficulties for both schools and local communities
reach a justified judgement about whether, and under what conditions, schools should open their facilities

2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content

Question 89

Markscheme

2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content

Question 89

Markscheme

2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content

Question 89

2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content Questions

2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content

Question 89

2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content Questions