Decision details

Review of Primary School Places: Fairview Infant and Junior Schools, Rainham

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Decision made

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the outcome of consultation on proposals relating to the above schools.

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the option of closing Fair View Infant and Fair View Junior schools from 31 August 2005 and opening a new community three form of entry all through primary school and nursery unit on the existing school sites on 1 September 2005. The Cabinet also authorised the publication of statutory notices.

Reasons for the decision:

The amalgamation option was strongly supported by parents of both schools and the head teachers and governing bodies of both schools. This was based upon the educational, management and continuity benefits it would provide. The proposal was also supported because it presented a unique opportunity to create an extended school for the future for the local community.

Publication date: 28/09/2004

Date of decision: 28/09/2004

Decided at meeting: 28/09/2004 - Cabinet

Effective from: 07/10/2004

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