Decision details

(1) That the advice of Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group that the proposals to change the upper age range of Ravenshall School from 16 to 19 years are valid and that the required statutory processes have been carried out be noted.

(2) That it be agreed that the decision taken regarding the proposal will be within the statutory time period.

(3) That the outcomes and recommendations of the Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group held on 23 November 2015, and associated officer recommendations, be noted.

(4) That the human resource and financial implications of approving the proposal be noted.

(5) That it be confirmed that full regard has been given to the Equalities Impact Assessment throughout the statutory process for the proposal including the decision regarding approval, meeting the obligations of the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty 2011.

(6) That the proposal to change the upper age range of Ravenshall School from 16 to 19 years be approved without modification or condition.

(7) That Officers be requested to work closely with the Governing Body of Ravenshall School, staff and other stakeholders in order to implement the proposals from 1 September 2016.