Issue - decisions

Future Organisation of Cannon Lane First School (4-7 Years) and Cannon Lane Junior School

29/05/2013 - Future Organisation of Cannon Lane First School (4-7 Years) and Cannon Lane Junior School

RESOLVED:  That, having determined the statutory proposals in relation to Cannon Lane First School (4-7 Years) and Cannon Lane Junior School, the two schools be amalgamated in September 2013, namely to: 

 

·                     extend the age range of Cannon Lane First School (4-7 Years) to establish a primary school with an age range of 4 years (Reception) to 11 years (Year 6) from 1 September 2013;

 

·                     expand the capacity of Cannon Lane First School (4-7 Years) from 1 September 2013;

 

·                     discontinue Cannon Lane Junior School on 31 August 2013.

 

Reason for Decision:  In line with the Council’s amalgamation policy, combining the two schools would give the opportunity to further improve educational standards by enabling planning as a coherent whole across the primary phase of the national curriculum and providing greater flexibility across and between key stages.  Access to the whole primary curriculum would support and inform whole school planning, assessment, pastoral systems, etc., and provide opportunities for wider staff development and experience across the full primary phase.

 

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  To (1) reject the proposals; (2) approve the proposals with modifications, for example, in relation to the implementation date; (3) approve the proposals subject to meeting a separate condition.

 

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.