Issue details
Proposal to consult on the amalgamation of Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools
The item proposes a public consultation on the
closure of Smithy Street and the expansion of Redlands Schools to
enable a decision on the amalgamation of these two schools from
September 2020.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2019
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
NA
Decision due: 29 Jan 20 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director, Children and Culture
Department: Children and Culture
Contact: Terry Bryan, (Service Head (Pupil Access and School Sufficiency)) Email: terry.bryan@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
An informal public consultation commenced in
in the Autumn 2019, the feedback from this has informed this report
to cabinet and the recommendations herein.
The proposal for a statutory notice requiring a formal public
consultation on the amalgamation is recommended by the governing
bodies of both Smithy Street and Redlands Schools.
Consultees
Parents and the community
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: NA
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: NA
Decisions
Agenda items
- 29/01/2020 - Cabinet Proposal to consult on the amalgamation of Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools 29/01/2020
Documents
- Proposal to consult on the amalgamation of Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools