Decision details

Purpose of Report: To receive feedback from the recent consultation regarding proposals to close the Derwent Schools Federation and to enlarge Osbaldwick Primary School by using the sites of both schools.
The Cabinet Member will be asked to consider the proposal and responses received during the consultation process and to decide whether to proceed to publish a statutory notice of closure, followed by a further 6 week representation period. 

RESOLVED:       (i)      That the feedback and responses received

to the consultation document, as detailed in Annexes 2, 3 and 4 of the report, be noted.

(ii)      That Public Notices be published in accordance with section 15(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, to discontinue Derwent Schools Federation from 31 August 2013 followed by a six-week statutory representation period.  The notices will include the proposed expansion of Osbaldwick Primary School, and the changes to catchment area of Tang Hall Primary School described at para 31 above.

(iii)     That, following the representation period, Cabinet be requested to consider any further observations and comments received and decide whether to proceed with the proposals.

REASON:            To ensure the provision of high quality and sustainable primary education in the local community.