Decision details

St David’s Sixth Form Catholic Sixth Form College is considering it’s strategic options for the future and more particularly a closer connection with the Council.

The report will outline and explain the implications, benefits and risks to the Council.

RESOLVED: that authority be delegated to the Director of Education and the Corporate Director Resources to:

1.            Respond to the Governing Body of St David’s College and the Archdiocese of Cardiff confirming the Council’s support for their proposal to change the status of the College to that of a VA School;

2.            Undertake the necessary due diligence and, subject to Welsh Ministers approval, to facilitate the change of status of St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College to a Voluntary Aided School.

Planned consultation by St David’s College;

·       Staff, Trade Unions, Parents, Pupils at St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College

·       Cardiff Secondary schools and Colleges

·       Welsh Government

·       Other neighbouring Local Authorities