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Closure of a school<\/h3>\n

In a closure, a school stops existing. Sometimes a school must close by the government because of too few students. But a school can also close early.<\/p>\n

Merger of a school<\/h3>\n

In a merger, at least one school joins another school. This changes the education and the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Involving parents<\/h3>\n

When it is about the future of a school, it is important that parents are involved<\/a> in the choices made. All parents of the students must be consulted when making a decision about closure or merger. When parents talk with school governing bodies, the school participation council, teachers, school leaders, and municipalities about the options and choices, this can lead to solutions that many support.<\/p>\n

Role of the school participation council<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The parents in the school participation council are closely involved in a process about merger and closure. In a closure, the parents’ group can give advice. In a merger, agreement is needed.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"gerelateerde_onderwerpen_lijst","berichten_met_prioriteit":false,"download_pdf":false,"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"meer_informatie_links","linkjes":false}],"call_to_action":"contact","call_to_action_2":"geen","samenvatting":"A school can face a merger or closure. In a closure, one school stops existing.","banner_subtitel":"","zoekwoorden":"","meta_samenvatting":"Ouders & Onderwijs is there for all parents with children of school age. Parents can ask us for advice and answers to their questions."},"yoast_head":"\nMerger or closure of a school<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A school can have a merger or closure. In a closure, one school stops existing. 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