Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Education and Young People’s Services setting out the results of the public consultation on the proposal to commission an enlargement of Bysing Wood Primary School from 1FE (30) to 2FE (60) from September 2017.

1) Marisa White, Area Education Officer (East,) introduced the report on the proposed expansion of Bysing Wood (Community) Primary School from 1FE to 2FE. She gave the following further information;

a)    The school had recently been expanded from half an FE to 1FE and was increasing in popularity.

b)    Extra places would be required to meet the growing need following a number of housing developments in the area.

c)    The site of the school is shared by a children’s centre and a nursery. Both have been consulted and are happy with the proposal.

d)    There were only a few low level concerns made during consultation. These were in regards to the effect of increased numbers at the school and traffic congestion.

2) The Chairman confirmed from the report that the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and the Area Education Officer all supported the proposal. It was also confirmed an Equality Impact Assessment was completed and no changes were required.

3) RESOLVED that the Education and Young People’s Services Cabinet Committee agreed the recommendation.