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  • Issue
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    Primary commissioning Plan in Dartford District - 12/01947

    All school expansions are now listed as individual decisions and therefore the overarching decisions have been abandoned.

     

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    The Cabinet member is asked to agree to the proposal to;

     

    a)  Commission a permanent enlargement to Dartford Bridge Primary School by1fe for September 2012

    b)     Commission permanent enlargements of Stone St Mary’s CE Primary School and Knockhall Primary School by 1FE each for September 2014 (or 2013 if feasibility studies permit)

    c)      Confirm permanent enlargements of Manor Primary School, Fleetdown Primary School and Oakfield Primary School by 1FE each for September 2013

     

    How the decision relates to BS4K and Corporate Objectives

    The project is in line with Kent strategies and in particular supports the following;

    Bold Steps for Kent prioritises 

    3  Ensure all pupils meet their full potential

    4: Shape education and skills provision around the needs of the Kent economy

    9. Support new housing growth that is affordable, sustainable and with the appropriate infrastructure

     

    The Commissioning Plan

    One of the key strategic roles of the Local Authority is to ensure there are sufficient education places of high quality available to the children and young people of Kent.  This responsibility is intertwined with our other strategic duties; to promote high standards in schools, and to be the champion of children, families and their communities.  The new Commissioning Plan will set out how Kent will discharge its responsibility as the Strategic Commissioner of education provision

     

    Impact/costs and risks of proposed decision

    The cost of the expansions to Stone St Mary CE Primary School and Knockholt Primary School are likely be in the region of 1.4m and 1.7m.

    The cost for Fleetdown Primary School has not yet been established but it will cover the cost of refurbishment and refreshment of existing buildings

    The cost for Manor Primary School are considerably less estimated at about £35,000 and has been identified in the medium term plan.

     

    The cost of Oakfield Primary School is estimated at 280,000 and has already been identified in the medium term plan.

     

    The cost of Dartford Bridge Primary School is £30,000 and has been identified in the medium term plan.

     

    If this proposal does not go ahead there will be a risk of there being insufficient Year R places for parts of Dartford for September 2013 and / or 2014.

     

    Decision type: Key

    Decision status: Abandoned

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/12/2012

    Decision due: Not before 1st Jan 2013 by Cabinet Member for Education, Learning & Skills

    Department: Education & Young People's Services

    Contact: Simon Webb, Principal Primary Adviser Email: simon.webb@kent.gov.uk.

    Consultation process

    N/a

    Consultees

    The consultation list and procedure is according Part 2 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006

    Aims and level(s) of consultation (KCC consultation levels attached)

    Gather opinions

    Key consultee groups

    Parents and pupils, head teachers, Chairs of Governors, local members, MPs, District Council, Parish Councils, local residents and the Locality Board.

    Start and finish dates of consultation.

    24 Apr 2012 to 19 Jun 2012

    Equalities Impact Assessment included in the consultation documentation. Please state where this can be found

    http://consultations.kent.gov.uk/consult.ti/EducationProvision/consultationHome

    Date of publication of consultation outcomes and updated Equalities Impact Assessment

    Before 12 September 2012

    Informing Only (Who and when)

     

    Has the matter already been discussed by a Cabinet Committee?

    The commissioning plan for education provision 2012-17 was discussed at 9 May and 10 July 2012 meetings

    If not when will be it discussed by the Cabinet Committee and the date of the meeting

     

    Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?

    Yes

     

    Which Members and electoral Divisions are affected by this proposed decision? Is it All Members?

    Dartford North East - Mr Avtar Sandhu, Dartford East - Mrs Penny Cole.

    Swanscombe and Greenhithe – Mr Richard Lees, Wilmington – Mrs Ann Allen

     

    Financial implications: Simon Webb - Area Education Officer – West Kent 01712 525110 - Simon.webb@eknt.gov.uk

    Legal implications: 12/01947

    Equalities implications: Effects more than two electoral divisions