Agenda item - Changing the Age Range of Three Primary Phase Schools in Portslade – Final Decision

Extract from the proceedings of the Policy & Resources Committee meeting held on the 12^th July 2012 (to be circulated separately as part of an addendum at the meeting), together with a report of the Strategic Director; People (copy attached).

16.1         The Mayor stated that he intended to hold one debate for Items 16 and 17 on the agenda as they were closely related, although he would then take each in turn should there be a need to vote on either matter.

16.2         Councillor Shanks introduced both reports and stated that they were both very positive in terms of changes and improvements to the provision of school places in Portslade.  She stated the events had progressed and she was pleased to confirm that a site had been acquired that would enable the extension of St. Peter’s School and she wished to thank the officers involved in bringing the matter to fruition.

16.3         Councillor Hamilton welcomed both reports and the outcomes for the schools in Portslade which he knew was also welcomed by the schools, governors and parents.

16.4         Councillor Robins stated that he was pleased to see the outcome and knew that the benefits for St. Peter’s School would see a vast improvement for everyone concerned and could not wait for September 2013.

16.5         Councillor Jarrett welcomed the reports and stated that the results showed that with time and planning such achievements could be reached and wished to thank Councillor Shanks for her work in taking the matters forward.

16.6         The Mayor noted that the reports had been moved and put each to the vote.

16.7         RESOLVED:

(1)         That the decision to proceed with each of the three proposals detailed in the report be endorsed; and

(2)         That the statutory notices be confirmed and changes to the age range to allow for an additional junior form entry and expansion of the premises of St. Peter’s Community Infant School, Portslade Infant School and St. Nicholas Voluntary Aided Church of England Junior School from September 2013  be agreed.