Issue details

South Sefton College – Proposed Merger with Hugh Baird College

The purpose is to provide background information relating to South Sefton College and to seek approval for the commencement of the statutory consultation process to merge the school with Hugh Baird College.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

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

Decision due: 16 Feb 2017 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools and Safeguarding

Lead director: Head of Schools and Families

Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding

Contact: Mike McSorley, Head of Education Excellence Email: mike.mcsorley@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3428.

Consultation process

Consultation
27th February 2017 to 5th April 2017
This is the start of the process when the Local Authority provides information about what is being proposed and gathers the views of interested parties to help them develop the proposals. This period usually lasts for a minimum of six weeks.

Consultees

Staff from Hugh Baird and South Sefton Sixth Form College, Local Authority and Councillors

Decisions

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • South Sefton College – Proposed Merger with Hugh Baird College