Issue - meetings

To consider the joint report of the Director of Children and Families setting out the details of a proposal brought forward to change the age range of Rothwell Primary School from 3-11 years to 4-11 years and permanently close the school nursery. A public consultation on the proposal took place between 30 June 2023 and 21 July 2023. The report summarises the responses received and seeks approval to publish a Statutory Notice on the proposal.

The Director of Children and Families submitted a report presenting details of a proposal brought forward to change the age range of Rothwell Primary School from 3-11 years to 4-11 years and permanently close the school nursery. The report noted that a public consultation on the proposal took place between 30 June 2023 and 21 July 2023, with the report summarising the responses received. Finally, the report sought approval to publish a Statutory Notice on the proposal.

In presenting the report, the Executive Member provided details of the proposal and an overview of the consultation responses, as detailed within the report, with it being noted that relevant Ward Councillors had not expressed any concerns in relation to the proposal. 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the outcome of the public consultation for this proposal, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted;

(b)  That the publication of a Statutory Notice on the proposal to change the age range of Rothwell Primary School from 3-11 years to 4-11 years and to permanently close the school nursery, be approved;

(c)  That it be noted that the implementation of the proposal would be subject to the outcome of the Statutory Notice;

(d)  That the intention for a further report to be presented to the December 2023 Executive Board meeting, be noted;

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