Decision details

To consider the outcome of consultation on the proposals to establish a new Academy School in place of Medway Community College and Chatham South School.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children and Adults Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

248/2008 The Cabinet authorised the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, to publish formal proposals including statutory notices relating to the closure of Medway Community College and Chatham South School.
249/2008 The Cabinet delegated authority to the Chief Executive, 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.
250/2008 The Cabinet delegated authority to the Chief Executive, 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 and a sixth form on the Medway Community College site admitting students aged 11 - 19 from 1 September 2010 (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. This will impact positively on ensuring that boys and girls in Chatham gain the knowledge, confidence and skills to develop as active and productive members of their communities and informed and responsible citizens.