02/08/2026
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When a school closes, it's not just a building that disappears. It's a food bank, a breakfast club, a place where generations get to know each other.
In this thought-provoking article for The Conversation UK, Alice Bradbury and Eleanor Fagan look at what happens to communities when local schools shut their doors, and why it matters which schools close, not just how many.
Schools provide a link between generations in a local area.