Issue details

Kew Woods and Churchtown Primary Schools - Approval of Legal Documentation for Academy Conversions

To inform Cabinet that on 24th May 2018, the Regional Schools Commissioner has issued an academy order to enable Kew Woods Primary School to convert to an academy. The governing body of Churchtown Primary School has also informed the Local Authority of their intention to convert to an academy. Authorisation is requested 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: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2018

Financial: Yes;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 26 Jul 2018 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

The Secretary of State has the powers to direct that the academy conversion process can continue if the agreements are not signed

Consultees

None

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Approval of Legal Documentation for Academy Conversions