In September 2019 the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills took a decision (decision reference ES02(19/20)) to approve the commencement of a consultation in relation to proposals for change at the following schools:-
The consultation ended on 25th November 2019. Following assessment of the outcome of the consultation the Cabinet took a decision to consult on the following specific proposals (decision reference CAB10(19/20)):-
a) Closure of Clapham and Patching C of E Primary School by September 2020 whilst continuing to discuss academisation proposals which the County Council will encourage and support.
b) Closure of Rumboldswhyke C of E Infant School effective September 2020.
c) Relocation of Warninglid Primary School and the federation of the school by September 2021 (subject to developers progress).
d) Closure of Stedham Primary School by September 2020, whilst continuing to encourage and assist the school in its discussion on federation, which if agreed by the end of the consultation period (16 March 2020), will result in the consultation ceasing.
The consultation commenced on 3rd February 2020 and closes on 16th March 2020. As significant progress with proposals to form a federation with another school had been demonstrated, on 7 February 2020 the proposed closure of Stedham Primary School was removed from the consultation process.
Following assessment of the outcome of the consultation the Cabinet will be asked to determine the next steps and whether the proposals should be implemented.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Angmering & Findon; Chichester South; Midhurst; Worth Forest;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/02/2020
Decision due: 22 April 2020 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Nigel Jupp nigel.jupp@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Duncan Crow duncan.crow@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Roger Elkins roger.elkins@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Jeremy Hunt jeremy.hunt@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Amanda Jupp amanda.jupp@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Bob Lanzer bob.lanzer@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Paul Marshall paul.marshall@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Jacquie Russell jacquie.russell@westsussex.gov.uk, Councillor Deborah Urquhart deborah.urquhart@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Graham Olway, Head of Organisation and Planning Email: graham.olway@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23029.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills via the officer contact, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.
Consultees
Schools
Governing Bodies
Diocese of Chichester Education
Parents and carers
Children and Young People’s Services Select Committee – 14 April 2020
Democratic Services Contact: Wendy Saunders Tel: 033 022 22553
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