Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Executive of Education Leeds on the outcome of consultation undertaken on the proposed closure of Fir Tree and Archbishop Cranmer Church of England (Aided) Primary Schools and the establishment of a one and a half form entry primary school, with a Children’s Centre, on the Archbishop Cranmer site.

Further to minute 57 of the meeting of the Board held on 20^th September 2006 the Chief Executive of Education Leeds submitted a report on the outcome of consultation undertaken on the proposed closure of Fir Tree and Archbishop Cranmer Church of England (Aided) Primary Schools and the establishment of a one and a half form entry primary school, with a Children’s Centre, on the Archbishop Cranmer site.

Reference was made to letters received by members from the governors of Fir Tree Primary School expressing support for the proposals and from Councillors R D and Mrs R Feldman with regard to health provision in the area.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That a statutory notice be published to:

(i)  close Fir Tree Primary School on 31^st August 2007

(ii)  close Archbishop Cranmer Church of England (Aided) Primary School on 31^st August 2007

(b)  That it be noted that in line with statutory requirements, the Church of England Diocese will publish the notice to establish a one and a half form entry Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School on the Archbishop Cranmer site on 1^st September 2007

(c)  That the Director of Children’s Services be authorised to agree the text of Education Leeds response to any representations received before submission to the School Organisation Committee.

(d)  That the relevant Primary Care Trust be requested to consider the potential for improved health provision in the area arising from these proposals.