Issue details

St. George of England High School/Free School

Implications and update on the Free School and the closure of St George of England High School on the 31 August 2012 from 31 August 2013

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Derby; Ford; Litherland; Netherton and Orrell; St. Oswald;

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: Between 24 May 2012 and 21 Jun 2012 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cllr. Ian Moncur, Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care and Health and Deputy Leader ian.moncur@sefton.gov.uk

Lead director: Colin Pettigrew

Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding

Contact: Ivan Guy Email: ivan.guy@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3429.

Consultation process

Meetings held with Parents, Staff and Governors.
Other consultation by letter and on Sefton website

Consultees

Consultation in line with Department for Education, School Organisation Guidance.
Parents, Staff and Governors of the school and feeder primary schools.
All Head teachers and Governing Bodies of Sefton schools, local Ward Councillors, Unions and the Local MP.

Consultation Deadline Date: 8 May 2012.

Decisions

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Report to Overview and Scrutiny, 23 March. 2010. Decision to publish closure date 31 August 2013; Reports to Cabinet Member, Children’s Services on 6 December 2011 and 6 March 2012;Closing a Maintained School: A Guide for Local Authorities & Governing Bodies (DfES publication); Report to Cabinet 29th March, to accept the closure date of St George of England High school of 31st August, 2012. Officers were asked keep Members informed about the progress of the Free School and any wider implications