The Ministry of Education has rescinded teacher transfers planned for the new school year that prompted an angry reaction by parents opposed to the move.Parents and teachers at West Pembroke Primary called an urgent meeting in June to voice their concerns. Most felt the transfers would disrupt continuity with concerns that one long-serving staff member was being targeted by the Ministry.In a statement last night, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Warren Jones said: “Upon becoming aware of the formal concerns expressed by the PTAs of two schools, I accepted that the decision to transfer teachers in September needed to be reconsidered.“Over the past year the Ministry of Education has made substantial transfers which have already helped schools to grow. As we grow teaching and learning in our schools, and build the professional capacity of teachers, we will have to make bold changes.“Transfers in any organisation are necessary for the growth of professional knowledge and skill and the same is true for teaching.”One parent, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “The Ministry didn’t follow due process when the transfers were announced. They were supposed to consult and they didn’t.”She insisted the lack of consultation was the main reason the Ministry rescinded the decision. “They’re all passing the buck, one to the other,” she added.Transfers of two popular school principals, undertaken as part of a restructuring of the Island’s public schools, were last year overturned by a Supreme Court ruling that saw Government pledging to involve PTAs in such decisions.Meanwhile, the Ministry has denied and labelled as incorrect speculation on the appointment of a new Commissioner of Education.A spokesperson said: “There hasn’t been an appointment made to the post, and until such time that the Public Service Commission and the Governor have approved one, the Ministry will have no comment on the matter.”