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.
Decision type: Key Decision
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Gipton and Harehills;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/10/2022
Decision due: 14 Dec 2022 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Vivienne Buckland, Head of Learning Systems 0113 378 3588 Email: vivienne.buckland@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
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.
Consultees
Parents, staff, headteacher and governors of Wykebeck Primary School. Local early years providers, primary schools, ward members, MP and other stakeholders.
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Economy, Culture & Education and the Executive Member for Adults & Children's Social Care & Health Partnerships