Agenda item

The Cabinet Member for Education reported the result of consultation and sought approval for the publication of a statutory notice on the proposal to close Brynhyfryd Infant Brynhyfryd Junior Schools and establish a new all through primary school on the existing sites.

CABINET DECISION

That a statutory notice  on the proposal to cease to maintain Brynhyfryd Infant and Brynhyfryd Junior Schools from 31 August  2015 and to establish a new all through Primary School from 1 September, 2015 on the existing Brynhyfryd sites be approved.

Policy Framework

QEd 2020 (strategic programme), Children and Young People Plan (priority 7).

Reason for Decision

Cabinet have previously approved that consultation could take place on this proposal.  The consultation period has now ended and, following consideration of the points raised during consultation, it is recommended to move to the next stage of the statutory process – publication of a statutory notice.  This proposal is consistent with existing Council policy to deliver, wherever possible, all through primary provision for pupils.

Consultation

Legal, Finance, Access to Services.