Asylum seekers’ classes moved

Lessons have been in centre with school sharing campus

- EDEL KENEALY

English language classes for asylum seekers in Renfrew will be moved following a backlash from some parents.

The lessons were being delivered in the community learning centre which shares a campus with St James’ Primary School and Moorpark early learning and childcare centre on Brown Street.

In a letter issued to parents on Thursday night, education bosses said those using the community learning centre have never had, and would never have, access to the primary school.

However, they also conceded they would move the language class to avoid any further disruption to the school community after the issue attracted widespread attention online.