Decision - Proposed Creation of a new all through Primary School to replace Balfour Infant and Junior Schools

As part of the Council’s future development of Schools within the city it is proposed to create a new all through primary school by closing Balfour Junior school and extending the age range of Balfour Infant School. The director of Children’s Services, in discussion with the Children and Young People Cabinet Member, agreed to undertake the initial consultation required by Regulation. The purpose of this report is to report the results of this consultation and seek Cabinet Member endorsement to proceeding to the next stage of the statutory process, which is publication of the Statutory Notices.

1.                  To note and endorse the proposal to amalgamate Balfour Infant and Junior Schools.

2.                  To agree to the publication of the required Statutory Notices to progress this proposal.

3.                  That the results from the statutory consultation process are referred to Cabinet Member Meeting on 11^th October 2010 for decision.