Decision details

Leeds City Council are proposing to change the age range of Wykebeck Primary School from 3-11 years to 2-11 years, in order to create 24 places for 2-year-old children with effect from September 2023. 

The decision on the proposal has been classed as a “key decision” as the outcome would have a significant effect on nursery aged children in the Gipton and Harehills/Burmantofts and Richmond Hill wards in Leeds.

The Director of Children and Families submitted a report on a proposal to lower the age range of Wykebeck Primary School from 3-11 years to 2-11 years and create Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) provision for 24 eligible 2-year olds in the area, with effect from 1 September 2023. In receiving the outcomes from the consultation undertaken, the Board was recommended to approve the publication of a Statutory Notice in respect of the proposal.

In response to a Member’s enquiry, assurance was provided that given the level of demand for this specific provision in the local community, it was not anticipated that this proposal would have any negative impact upon other providers in the area.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the outcome of the consultation undertaken, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted, and that the publication of a Statutory Notice on a proposal to lower the age range of Wykebeck Primary School from 3-11 years to 2-11 years, with effect from 1 September 2023, be approved;

(b)  That it be noted that the implementation of the proposal will be subject to the outcome of the proposed statutory notice;

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

As prescribed by: Section 19(3) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006; The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013. As prescribed by: The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013; updated statutory guidance 2016 and Education Act 2011.

Parents, staff, headteacher and governors of Wykebeck Primary School. Local early years providers, primary schools, ward members, MP and other stakeholders.