Decision details

This report sets out the outcomes of the consultation on the Council's proposal to create one new co-educational academy for all young people in Strood on the Chapter School site in brand new buildings.

28/2008 The Cabinet agreed to authorise the Director of Children's Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, to publish formal proposals including statutory notices relating to the closure of Chapter and Temple Schools.
29/2008 The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Children's Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, to determine whether to approve the closure proposals at the end of the statutory consultation period, if no objections are received.
30/2008 The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Children's Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, to pursue the necessary steps to establish a co-educational academy of eight forms of entry on the Chapter site admitting students aged 11 - 19 from 1 September 2009 (subject to no decisions being taken committing the Council to any course of action until and unless the Council has approved the closure proposal).

The new academy will provide state of the art facilities for a progressive curriculum. Crucially, the involvement of the sponsors will ensure that the curriculum fully reflects the changing demands both of higher education and of business. These will combine to impact positively on ensuring that both boys and girls in Strood gain the knowledge, confidence and skills to develop as active and productive members of their communities and informed and responsible citizens.