New Education Minister Nikki Kaye visits under-threat Salisbury SchoolRobert Kitchin/Fairfax NZ For now, it remains business as usual at Salisbury School, says Education Minister Nikki Kaye. ​New Education Minister Nikki Kaye has visited Salisbury School, near Nelson, as she wrestles with an inherited decision on whether it should close. Salisbury School, at Richmond, is the only national single-sex residential school for girls with intellectual disabilities. READ MORE:* Salisbury School hopes new Education Minister will keep its doors open* Salisbury School plans legal fight if Education Minister tries to close its gates* Education Minister Hekia Parata accused of 'vendetta' over Salisbury School* Staff at under-threat Salisbury School pledge to fight on to keep gates open* Parents win 'fight' to get daughter into Salisbury SchoolKaye has picked up responsibility for the decision and last week visited the campus. Marion Van Dijk/Fairfax NZ Salisbury School in Richmond is the only national single-sex residential school for girls with intellectual disabilities.

Source: Stuff May 23, 2017 04:03 UTC