A decision by the Scottish Government to scrutinise closure proposals for three schools in Glasgow has been branded incompetent and unreasonable.

Glasgow City Council officials went on the attack after a decision by Michael Russell, the Education Secretary, to “call in” the planned closure of two special schools and a primary school in the city.

Mr Russell acted after a report by HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) voiced concerns about moves to shut Stonedyke Primary, in Drumchapel, and special schools St Joan of Arc, near Possilpark, and St Aidan’s, in Carntyne.

However, the council hit back, stating that the concerns of HMIE had already been addressed in full and accusing Mr Russell of making inaccurate statements.

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To read more, see the full article. (Herald Scotland. 19 Aug 2010)