Ostend (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Art Academy Aan Zee in Ostend faces accessibility and space issues. The Flemish Education Inspectorate demands improvements within two years, and the city pledges support to modernise the facilities.
The academy building has been checked and found insufficient for today’s needs. The Flemish Education Inspectorate found many problems in the building. These problems make it unsuitable for its purpose. The inspectors gave a bad report about the building. One big problem is that there is no elevator. This makes it hard for people with mobility issues to use the building.
They mentioned that this goes against modern rules for accessibility. Because of this, students and staff with disabilities find it hard to use the building. This lack of access stops the building from being a fair and useful place for education.
How will Ostend address storage and space issues at Art Academy Aan Zee?
The inspection found that there was not enough storage space in the building. This makes it hard to keep materials organised and safe. Because of this, it is difficult to maintain order. The lack of proper storage puts extra pressure on staff and students. The building needs major repairs or should move to a newer place.
The Art Academy Aan Zee is facing problems because more students are enrolling each year. The building is too small for the number of students. This causes issues with space and organisation. The Flemish Education Inspectorate has checked the building. They say there is no immediate danger to students. However, the academy must make changes in the next two years.
They need to find ways to create more space. They also need to modernise the facilities. They mentioned that it is important to ensure the building meets safety and practical standards. To do this, the academy will seek help from professionals. They will work to find and fix the problems. The goal is to create practical and sustainable solutions.
The city of Ostend knows the Art Academy Aan Zee is important to the community. They have promised to help fix the problems the academy has. First, the city will work with the academy to solve urgent issues like not having enough space and having old buildings. They want to address these problems quickly.
Ostend will start a study to look closely at how the academy is set up and how it operates. This study will help create a plan for the academy’s growth and updates. The goal is to ensure the academy can keep expanding while being safe and accessible. With this support, the city hopes to ensure the academy remains an important place for culture and education, helping it grow with the increasing number of students.
