Agenda item

The report sets out the outcomes from the representations received in response to the published statutory proposal to change the upper age range of Almondbury Community School by changing the age range of the school from age 3 –16 years to age 3 – 11 years.

Ward: Almondbury.

Portfolio: Schools and Aspiration and Children’s Services.

Contact:  Jo-Anne Sanders Service Director, Learning and Early Support, and Martin Wilby Senior Strategic Manager - Education Places and Access. Tel: 01484 221000

1)    That the advice of the Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group, being that the proposal is compliant and that the required statutory processes have been carried out, be noted, and that it be agreed that the decision regarding this proposal is taken within the statutory time period.

2)    That it be acknowledged and confirmed that (i) the comments and objections received during the representation period and (ii) the relevant statutory guidance, have both been given full consideration as part of the decision making process.

3)    That the outcomes and recommendations of the Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group held on 5 July 2019 be noted.

4)    That approval be given to the statutory proposal to change the age range of Almondbury Community School from 3 to 16 years to age 3 to 11 years, with effect from September 2020.

5)    That it be confirmed that the reasons for approving the statutory proposal are that the proposal would contribute to improving the secondary provision for all children in Almondbury.

6)    That officers be instructed to support and work proactively with Almondbury Community School, local secondary schools and with families of pupils to finalise arrangements in order to ensure that effective transition plans are put in place to implement the proposals from 1st September 2020 whilst ensuring a safe and well planned transition without compromising standards and quality of provision.