Decision details
Approval to publish a statutory notice in relation to the amalgamation of Stamford Park Infant and Junior Schools (through the proposal to close Stamford Park Infant School and simultaneously expand the age range of Stamford Park Junior School)
PDF 89 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Children's Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
1. That the consultation approach, comments and responses be noted.
2. That the publication be approved of a Statutory Notice to commence a period of formal consultation on the amalgamation proposal.
Reasons for the decision:
There is a vacancy in the headship of Stamford Park Infant School. The local authority has a long standing strategic aim to amalgamate separate infant and junior schools as laid out in the Presumption to Amalgamate policy. The proposal will provide continuity of leadership and consolidate more effectively the high quality education that exists, delivering advantages to staff, children and families. The publication of the Statutory Notice (Appendix C to the report) which is accompanied by the publication of the full detail of the proposal (Appendix D to the report), will begin the 4 week representation stage of the statutory process. During this period, any person or organisation can submit comments on the proposal to the Local Authority to be taken into account by the decision-maker.
Alternative options considered:
Not to proceed with the amalgamation.
Publication date: 02/02/2021
Date of decision: 26/01/2021
Effective from: 10/02/2021
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