Decision details
Amalgamation of College Town Infant & Nursery and College Town Junior Schools
PDF 14 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
For the Executive Member to agree the
consultation to amalgamate College Town Infant & Nursery and
College Town Junior Schools into a new Primary School with effect
from 1 September 2018.
Decision:
That the consultation on the possible amalgamation of College Town Infant & Nursery and Junior Schools should proceed.
Reasons for the decision:
If an opportunity is presented to amalgamate Infant and Junior Schools then the Council seeks the views of all stakeholders with the intention of achieving this outcome.
An example would be when the headteacher of one of the schools leaves or retires, as is the situation at College Town Junior School where Jill Ward is retiring after 14 years as headteacher.
If the two schools amalgamate into a primary school there are opportunities for better educational outcomes for children through a consistent approach through the primary phase and other benefits.
The governing bodies of both schools have agreed to support a consultation on amalgamation.
Alternative options considered:
Not to progress with amalgamation proposals, meaning that both current schools continue as separate organisations and the possible benefits are not realised.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: College Town; Owlsmoor;
Financial Impact: In the long term savings are envisaged.
Declarations: None.
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People & Learning.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
The first stage of the process is a wide
consultation with all stakeholders of at least 6 weeks.
Consultees
Parents, children, staff, governors and the wider community.
Contact: Graham Symonds, School Sufficiency and Commissioning Manager Email: graham.symonds@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354067.
Publication date: 30/08/2017
Date of decision: 30/08/2017
Effective from: 07/09/2017
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