Agenda and minutes

37.1     The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting on 20 April 2015

38.1     A copy of the reports referred to below are contained in the minute book.

39.1     There were no urgent items.

40.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services which sought approval of the Post-16 Transport Policy for the 2015-2016 academic year. 

DECISION

40.2     RESOLVED to approve the Post-16 Transport Statement for the 2015-16 academic year.

Reason

40.3     The County Council has carried out its legal duty to consult on the annual Transport Statement, and the comments received show no opposition to the proposals outlined in the Transport Statement.

41.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services which sought approval to amalgamate Whitehill Infant School and Herne Junior School to create an all-through primary school with effect from 1 September 2015.

DECISIONS

41.2     RESOLVED to approve the closure of Herne Junior School on 31 August 2015 and to change the upper age limit at Whitehill Infant School from 4-7 to 4-11 with effect from 1 September 2015 in order to establish an all through primary school.

Reasons

41.3     The Council and the governing body believe that a change to the current organisation of Whitehill Infant School and Herne Junior School would build on the progress made since federation in September 2009 and lead to a sustained improvement in educational standards at Key Stage 2. The feedback received from the consultation period indicated that the majority of respondents support the view.