Ford pleased that Parkhall College is given integrated school status

12.30.00pm GMT Fri 15th May 2009

Alliance Leader and South Antrim MLA David Ford has welcomed news that Parkhall College in Antrim has been granted integrated status by the Education Minister.

David Ford said: "I am extremely pleased that there has been a positive response to Parkhall College's request to gain integrated status. This is great news for the Antrim area and is testament to the excellent and progressive work carried out at Parkhall College.

"Antrim has had a difficult time in recent months; however, the community has stood together and this is a real boost for the area.

"We welcome this move, but it is regrettable that Caitríona Ruane has failed to grant integrated status to other schools in recent times and we would like to see a much more positive trend from the Minister on this issue.

"We need more sharing and integration in education to improve community relations and deliver more value for money."