Agenda item - The Future of Homewood College

1)             Cabinet notes the responses received during the representation period following the publication of Statutory Notice on 7 October 2024 proposing the closure of Homewood College.

2)             Cabinet agrees to the closure of Homewood College with effect from 31 December 2024, subject to the Secretary of State having exercised their discretion to revoke the Academy Order which the school is currently subject to.

100.1   Cabinet considered a report that sought approval to close Homewood College, a community special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with effect from 31 December 2024.  The proposal follows a period of consultation and the publication of statutory notices.

100.2   Councillor Sankey contributed to the debate of the report.

100.3   Resolved-

1)           Cabinet notes the responses received during the representation period following the publication of Statutory Notice on 7 October 2024 proposing the closure of Homewood College.

2)           Cabinet agrees to the closure of Homewood College with effect from 31 December 2024, subject to the Secretary of State having exercised their discretion to revoke the Academy Order which the school is currently subject to.