Decision details

Outcome of a statutory notice to change the lower age limit of Hovingham Primary School from 3-11 years to 2-11 years

Reference: D44829

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Outcome of the statutory notice on a proposal to change the age range of Hovingham Primary School from 3-11 to 2-11 years. A decision is required on whether to proceed with implementing this change.

Decisions:

Further to Minute No. 7, 21st June 2017, the Director of Children and Families submitted a report which detailed the outcome of a statutory notice regarding a  proposal to change the age range of Hovingham Primary School from 3 - 11 to 2 - 11 years, and which sought a final decision in respect of such matters.

 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the proposal to permanently change the lower age limit of Hovingham Primary School from 3 years to 2, changing the school’s age range from 3-11 years to 2-11 years, with effect from October 2017, be approved, which will enable the school to deliver free early education entitlement for eligible 2 year olds;

 

(b)  That it be noted that the responsible officer for implementation of such matters is the Head of Learning Systems.

 

Wards Affected: Gipton and Harehills;

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families

Other reasons / organisations consulted

As prescribed by School Organisation establishment and discontinuation regulations 2013 and Education Act 2011.

Consultees

Parents/Carers, staff and governors of school, local schools, local childcare providers, ward members, other relevant stakeholders.

Contact: Richard Amos, Sufficiency and Participation Lead 0113 3787232 Email: richard.amos@leeds.gov.uk.

Report author: Richard Amos

Publication date: 25/09/2017

Date of decision: 20/09/2017

Decided at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Executive Board

Effective from: 30/09/2017

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