Agenda item
SOP 21st Century - New school provision to serve parts of Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
- Meeting of Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee, Tuesday, 21st January, 2020 4.30 pm (Item 36.)
- View the declarations of interest for item 36.
- View the background to item 36.
(papers to follow)
To carry out pre-decision and Policy Review scrutiny prior to its consideration by the Cabinet.
Minutes:
Councillor Bridgeman and Joyce, in accordance with the Members Code of Conduct, both declared a personal interest in this item on the basis that they are Ward Councillors for Llanrumney. Councillor Dan Naughton declared a personal interest on the basis that he is a Local Authority Governor at St David’s CIW Primary School.
The Chairperson welcomed Councillor Sarah Merry (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member – Education, Employment and Skills) Nick Batchelar (Director Education and Lifelong Learning), Richard Portas (Programme Director, School Organisation Programme) and Michele Dudridge-Friedl (Operational Manager, Planning and Provision) to the meeting.
Councillor Merry was invited to make a statement in which she outlined the proposals made by the Governing Body of St Mellons CIW Primary School and advised that one objection had been received.
The report was presented and Members were invited to comment or ask questions detailed as follows:
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Members sought further information in relation to the extra 15 places as a result of the transfer to the St Edeyrn’s site and were advised that those places would be administered by the Council during the 3 year transition period, after which the council would be responsible for administering all 30 places.
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Members were advised that improved walking routes from Llanrumney to the new school site will be implemented in readiness for the new school opening – September 2021 |
AGREED – That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations discussed during the way forward.
Supporting documents:
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Item 9 - School Provision P & OSM Cover Report, item 36.
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Item 9 Appendix A - Cabinet Report, item 36.
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Item 9 App 1 of App A - Consultation Document, item 36.
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Item 9 App 2 of App A - St Mellons CiW Primary School Consultation Report, item 36.
PDF 653 KB
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Item 9 App 3 of App A - St Mellons CiW Primary School Statutory Notice, item 36.
PDF 117 KB
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Item 9 App 4 of App A - St Mellons CIWPS GB Objection Report, item 36.
PDF 238 KB
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Item 9 App 5 of App A - Equality Impact Assessment, item 36.
PDF 554 KB