Issue details

Approval of Legal Documentation for Academy Conversion - Stanley High School

To inform Cabinet of the decision by the Secretary of State for Education to convert Stanley High School to become a sponsored academy in accordance with Government policy and seek authorisation for officers to sign the documentation required by the Government’s academy conversion process.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Cambridge;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2017

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 27 Jul 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: Marie Stevenson Email: marie.stevenson@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3427.

Consultation process

The Head of Corporate Finance (FD) has been consulted. There are some financial implications to the Council as a result of the conversion of Stanley High School to become an academy. These are indicated in Section 3.

The Head of Corporate Legal Services (LD) has been consulted and any comments have been incorporated into the report.

Consultees

The school has consulted with staff and trade unions.

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Approval of Legal Documentation for Academy Conversion - Stanley High School