Decision details

Final decision in relation to age range change proposals at both schools

2.1       The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding proposals to publish statutory notices in respect of proposals to lower the age ranges at Grovelands Community Primary School and Hurst Green Chief Executive Primary School to enable the governing bodies to incorporate the onsite third party nursery provision

2.2       It was RESOLVED:

1)    authorise the publication of statutory notices in respect of a proposal to lower the age range at Grovelands Community Primary School from 4 to 11 to 2 to 11 with the proposal to take effect on 1 September 2016;

2)    authorise the publication of statutory notices in respect of a proposal to lower the age range at Hurst Green CE Primary School from 4 to 11 to 2 to 11 with the proposal to take effect on 1 September 2016; and

3)    delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposals prior to their publication if required.

Reason

2.3       The proposal to lower the age ranges at both schools will help to build on work already done by the schools and nursery providers, ensuring a fully integrated Early Years Foundation Stage to help secure good outcomes for all children.