Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

(1)  This report sets out the findings from a pre-statutory consultation in relation to a proposal to amalgamate Wimborne Infant and Wimborne Junior Schools.  The consultation was undertaken between 14^th February 2020 and 9^th March 2020.

(2)  This report carefully considers the responses and determines whether the proposal should be amended.

(3)  In conclusion, the proposal remains unchanged. Approval is sought to proceed to the publication and representation stages of the statutory process.                     

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member:

(1)  considers the responses to the pre-statutory consultation carried out on the proposal to amalgamate Wimborne Infant and Junior Schools; and 

(2)  Authorises the Director for Children, Families and Education to proceed to the publication and representation stages of the statutory process to amalgamate Wimborne Infant and Junior Schools.