To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services seeking approval to commence pre-statutory consultation commencing in September 2012 on proposals to expand Bassett Green Primary School, Bevois Town Primary School and St John’s Primary School.
Southampton is currently experiencing huge increases in the number of children requiring a school place, particularly in the centre of the City. As such Children’s Services and Learning are putting forward proposals to expand three schools in the City Centre.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bargate; Bassett; Bevois;
Decision due: 18 Sep 2012 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Social Care
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services and Learning
Department: Children's Safeguarding Portfolio
Contact: Email: karl.limbert@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8091 7596.
Consultation process
Consultation documents and response form has been sent to all staff and pupils at City Centre Schools, details of proposals and consultation have been published on City Council website and drop in consultation sessions to be held at each of the schools included in the proposals.
Consultees
Staff, parents/pupils currently attending City Centre schools, nursery/pre-school parents/parents in the City Centre, all Primary Headteachers in the City and ward councillors.
Public Comments may be sent to: James Howells Email:James.howells@southampton.gov.uk Tel 023 8091 7501