Issue details
Report on the outcome of public representations received in response to the statutory proposal to amalgamate Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools.
PDF 226 KB• Report on the outcome of public representations received in response to the statutory proposal to amalgamate Smithy Street and Redlands Primary Schools.
• Decision on Amalgamation of Smithy Street and Redland Primary Schools
• Decision on Closure of Smithy Street Primary School.
This report
informs the council of the outcome of the four week period of
public representation in response to the statutory notice on the
proposal to establish a single three form entry primary school;
through the amalgamation (merger) of Smithy Street and Redlands two
form entry Primary schools. The schools are also proposing that the
new 3FE school will be called Stepney
Park Primary School.
It recommends for the Mayor in cabinet to consider a decision on
whether or not to formally proceed with plans for the schools to
amalgamate from the 1st September 2020.
The report includes a summary of representations received and any
responses made; risk and opportunities; officer’s
recommendations; decisions available to the Mayor in Cabinet
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: 21/02/2020
Decision due: 25 Mar 20 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director, Children and Culture
Department: Children and Culture
Contact: Christine McInnes, (Divisional Director, Education and Partnerships) Email: christine.mcinnes@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
An informal public consultation was held in the Autumn Term 2019. This was followed by Cabinet (29th January 2020), agreeing to publish a statutory notice and proposal, for a four week formal consultation between 5th February 2020 and 4th March 2020. During this statutory consultation period all interested stakeholders were invited to send any comments and or objections to the Council. The statutory notice was published on the Council and Schools websites and advertised in the East London Advertiser.
Consultees
Along with the general public, the following stakeholders have been invited to make representations:
Parents and carers, students, Roman Catholic and Church of England Dioceses, Council of Mosques, Head Teachers, school staff, school governors, community groups, neighbouring Local Authorities, the National Education Union, local Members of Parliament. Secretary of State for Education.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Yes
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: • Public consultation paper, further information and response form • Copies of all representations received in response to the statutory proposal • Feedback from the public meeting(s) on the proposal • LA Pupil Projections 2018-2028 • Report on support to be provided to school staff • Summary analysis on the current financial position of both schools • Equalities Assessment (to be updated)
Agenda items
- 25/03/2020 - Cabinet Report on the outcome of public representations received in response to the statutory proposal to amalgamate Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools. 25/03/2020
- 25/03/2020 - Mayor's Executive Decision Making Report on the outcome of public representations received in response to the statutory proposal to amalgamate Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools. 25/03/2020
Documents
- Report on the outcome of public representations received in response to the statutory proposal to amalgamate Smithy and Redlands Primary Schools.