(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.