Agenda item

This report outlines the outcomes of the consultation on proposals for three Medway grammar schools to change their admissions arrangements from single sex to co-educational provisions.

This report requests that the Council agrees an addition to the Capital Programme to fund the necessary building modifications to ensure appropriate facilities are available.

Background:

This report outlined the outcomes of the consultation on proposals for three Medway grammar schools to change their admissions arrangements from single sex to co-educational provisions.

The report requested that the Council agree an addition to the Capital Programme to fund the necessary building modifications to ensure appropriate facilities would be available.

The Portfolio Holder for Education and Schools, Councillor Potter, supported by the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services – Lead Member, Councillor Mrs Josie Iles, proposed the recommendations set out in the report.

Decision:

a)    The Council noted the comments made by the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as set out in section 9 of the report and the decisions of the Cabinet set out at section 10 of the report.

b)    The Council agreed to add £2.5 million to the Capital Programme to fund the necessary building modifications to ensure appropriate facilities are available (only if the Regional Schools Commissioner’s decision was to go ahead with the proposals).