Decision details

(1)       That the advice of Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group that the propoals are valid and that the required statutory processes have been carried out be noted.

(2)       That it be agreed that the decision making regarding the proposals will be undertaken within the statutory time period.

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

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

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

(6)       That the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales be authorised to make an application to the DfE to designate the proposed new all-through Church of England voluntary controlled primary school for pupils aged 2-11, with early learning and childcare provision as a school with religious character.

(7)       That the following related statutory proposals by Kirklees Local Authority, without modification or condition, be approved;

(i)         To discontinue Dryclough CE (VC) Infant School on 30 April 2016

(ii)        To discontinue Crosland Moor Junior School on 30 April 2016

(iii)       To discontinue Thornton Lodge Nursery School on 30 April 2016

(8)       That the following related statutory proposal by the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales, without modification or condition, be approved;

The proposal by The Leeds Diocesan Board of Education within the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales to establish a new all-through Church of England voluntary controlled primary school for pupils aged 2-11 years with early learning and childcare provision on 1 May 2016.