Issue - meetings

[To approve the commencement of informal consultation regarding the re-organisation of educational provision.]

1. That the commencement of Informal Consultation on the proposed merger of Springdale Infant School with Springdale Junior School be approved.

2. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education, in consultation with the Assistant Director School Standards, to consider the outcome of Informal Consultation on the proposed merger of Springdale Infant School with Springdale Junior School and to determine whether or not to proceed to Formal Consultation.

1. That the position at Christ Church CE Infant and Nursery School and Christ Church CE Junior School be noted.

Councillor Claire Darke sought approval for the commencement of an informal consultation on the proposed merger of an infant and junior school and for delegated authority to decide on a formal consultation subject to the results. The merger would promote a closer working relationship and aim to promote a good standard of education for all children attending the schools. 

Resolved:

1. That the commencement of informal consultation on the proposed merger of Springdale Infant School with Springdale Junior School be approved.

2. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education, in consultation with the Assistant Director for School Standards, to consider the outcome of informal consultation on the proposed merger of Springdale Infant School with Springdale Junior School and to determine whether or not to proceed to formal consultation.

3. That the position at Christ Church CE Infant and Nursery School and Christ Church CE Junior School be noted.