Consultation
Appendices A and E to follow
Minutes:
Decision:
Members
considered the proposal to amend the recommendations to avoid the consultation
period taking place over the Christmas period suggested by the Cabinet Scrutiny
Committee held prior to this meeting. After
discussion it was agreed that the Director of Education, Leisure and Lifelong
Services in consultation with the Leader and requisite members would be granted
delegated authority to consider the extension of the consultation period as
detailed below.
Having
given due regard to the impact assessments in relation to equality, risk,
community usage and Welsh language, and to the Wellbeing of Future Generations
Act (Wales 2015), together with the legal implications, approval be granted
that, in line with Section 48 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales)
Act 2013, to consult on the proposal to establish an English-medium 3 -11
school with a specialist learning support centre, in new build premises to
accommodate pupils from the current catchment areas of Alltwen
Primary, Godre’rgraig Primary and Llangiwg
Primary, all of which will close on 31st August 2025 and that delegated
authority be granted to the Director of Education, Leisure and Lifelong
Learning in consultation with the Leader, Cabinet Member for Education and
Chair of Cabinet Scrutiny to agree a suitable extension to the consultation
period to enable members of the public to respond to the consultation.
With
date of implementation to be 1st September 2025.
Reason for Decision:
The
decision will enable the Council to comply with the formal consultation
requirements imposed on the Council by the School Organisation Code.
Subject
to the outcome of consultation, implementation of the proposal will enable the
Council to promote high educational standards and the fulfilment of every
child’s potential. It will also enable
the Council to meet its duty to secure efficient education in its area.
Implementation of the
Decision:
The
decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.
Consultation
The
report is asking for permission to consult.
Supporting documents: