Issue - items at meetings - Informal Consultation on the Creation of an All Through Primary School from St Luke's Infant and Junior Schools

Report of the Director of Children’s Services (copy attached).

1.     That the publication of the informal consultation document proposing the creation of an all through primary school from St Luke’s Infant and Junior Schools be agreed.

29.1       The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Director of Children’s Services proposing an informal consultation on the creation of an all-through primary school at St Luke’s Infant and Junior Schools as a result of a head teacher leaving (for copy see minute book).

29.2       Cllr Fryer enquired whether there were plans to make any changes to the school buildings and further enquired about who would be consulted in the process.

29.3       The Assistant Director, School Support & Central Area explained that the schools in question were sited in the same building, only separated by a door. There were matters to be considered, such as funding and the issue of listed buildings consent that would be needed for any adaptations as the existing building is Grade 2 listed. However, officers would be looking at any enhancement that could be made, by considering the schools as a cluster rather than two separate schools. In terms of the consultation, the Assistant Director confirmed this was due to start in September, after the Summer holidays, so that everyone would have the opportunity to comment on the proposal. The information would be circulated to all parents, to the Councillors and the wider community.

29.4       Cllr Hawkes welcomed the report and considered that it would be more advantageous if the schools became one.

29.5       RESOLVED - That, having considered the information and the reasons set out in the report, the Cabinet Member accepted the following recommendation:

(1)            That the publication of the informal consultation document proposing the creation of an all through primary school from St Luke’s Infant and Junior Schools be agreed.