5.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding a proposal to lower the age range at Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary School.
DECISIONS
5.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve a change of age range at Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary School from 4 to 11 to 2 to 11 with effect from 1 September 2018.
Reasons
5.3 The proposal will help to build on work already done by the school in conjunction with the pre-school’s Voluntary Management Committee. This will help ensure a fully integrated Early Years Foundation Stage to help secure good outcomes for all children in the future. The proposal is in line with council strategy for the integration of nursery and school provision.