Issue details

Determination of the proposal to merge South Sefton College with Hugh Baird College as recommended by the Liverpool City Region Area Review

Following a consultation on the proposed merger of South Sefton College and Hugh Baird College Cabinet on 25 May 2017 to publish a Statutory Notice relating to this proposal.

The purpose of this report is to seek a determination on the proposal for the discontinuance of South Sefton College to facilitate the merger with Hugh Baird College as recommended by the Liverpool City Region Area Review. In accordance with the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013 the decision maker for this proposal is the local authority.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Ford; Litherland; Netherton and Orrell;

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

Consultees

Staff, parents/carers, Members

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Determination of the proposal to merge South Sefton College with Hugh Baird College as recommended by the Liverpool City Region Area Review