Issue - meetings

Report of the Executive Director of Children's Social Care and Education

Further to Minute No. of 63 of the meeting held on 4 November 2021 the Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Education advising that Stage One of the consultation process had now been completed following the request from the Governing Body of St Teresa’s Catholic Infant School that the Council begin the formal process to close the school; as the Governing Body had confirmed that they had exhausted all options to address the pupil numbers and financial situation at the school.

Decision Made:     

That the publication of the statutory notice to close St Teresa’s Catholic Infant School with effect from 31st August 2022 be approved:

Reasons for the Decision:

The Local Authority has the power to consider all options including closing a maintained school following the statutory process as detailed in the report.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Alternative options have been explored by the Governing Body with support from Officers prior to the Governing Body making their request.