Agenda item

1.           That, having given due regard to the equality impact assessment, the risk assessment, the community impact assessment, the Welsh language impact assessment and the relevant reports as listed in the appendices/background papers to this report, and in line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, an English-medium, community School be established to replace Groes Primary and Dyffryn School, both of which will be discontinued as of 1 September, 2018;

2.           That the Head of Transformation be given delegated authority to implement the proposal.

(Councillor A.J.Taylor reaffirmed his Interest in this item and withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and voting thereon)

Decisions:

1.           That, having given due regard to the equality impact assessment, the risk assessment, the community impact assessment, the Welsh language impact assessment and the relevant reports as listed in the appendices/background papers to this report, and in line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, an English-medium, community School be established to replace Groes Primary and Dyffryn School, both of which will be discontinued as of 1 September, 2018;

2.           That the Head of Transformation be given delegated authority to implement the proposal.

Reason for Decisions:

These decisions are necessary to comply with the legislative requirements to facilitate the implementation of the proposal which will enable the Council to:

·                   promote high standards and the fulfilment of every child’s potential;

·                   meet its duty to secure efficient education in its area;

·                   comply with legislative requirements

Implementation of the Decisions:

These decisions will be implemented after the 3 day call in period.