Issue details

Approval of Legal Documentation for Academy Conversion - St Andrew's CE Primary School

To inform Cabinet of the decision by the Secretary of State for Education to convert St Andrew’s CE Primary School to become an 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: Sudell;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2017

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 7 Sep 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 resources has been consulted. There are some financial implications to the Council as a result of the conversion of St Andrew's CE Primary to become an academy and these are included in the report.
The Head of regulation and Compliance 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 - St Andrew's CE Primary School