208/2009 The Cabinet authorised the Director
of Children and Adults to publish formal proposals including
statutory notices relating to the closure of Barnsole Junior School
from 31 August 2013 and the making of prescribed alterations (the
expansion of the school, change in the upper age limit) to Barnsole
Infants School from 1 September 2013, to create an all through
primary school.
209/2009 The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director
of Children and Adults, in consultation with Portfolio Holder for
Children's Services, to determine whether to approve the closure
and new school proposals at the end of the statutory consultation
period, if no objections are received, otherwise to bring a report
back to Cabinet to determine the closure proposal and the
alteration proposals.
210/2009 The Cabinet agreed, subject to the outcome of the above
decisions, and once initial feasibility work has been completed, to
give consideration to the possibility of bringing forward building
works, for completion before amalgamation. The outcomes of the
feasibility study into the building project to be presented to the
Children and Adult Services Overview and Scrutiny committee for
consideration and comment.
211/2009 The Cabinet authorised the Director of Children and
Adults, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's
Services, to take the necessary action (including any required
consultation) to reduce the Planned Admission Number (PAN) for the
new school to 60 as soon as possible.