Agenda item - Proposals for the future of Hertford Infant and Hertford Junior Schools

Report of the Executive Director Families, Children and Learning.

RESOLVED:That the Committee agreed –

      i.         To undertake a consultation on the proposal to create a one form entry Hertford primary school on one site and for this to be implemented by relocating Hertford Infant School to the junior school site and extending the age range to pupils aged 4-11 years.

9.1     The Head of School Organisation introduced the report which outlined the   proposals to consider the future of Hertford Infant and Hertford Junior schools.

9.2     Cllr Shanks welcomed the proposal and queried why consultation wasn’t been   done at the infant school.

9.3     Cllr Helliwell raised questions regarding temporary usage of the infant site      pending the education secretary’s decision.

9.4     Cllr Hill queried the costs that would be incurred from the building being unoccupied.

9.5    RESOLVED: That the Committee agreed –

      i.         To undertake a consultation on the proposal to create a one form entry Hertford primary school on one site and for this to be implemented by relocating Hertford Infant School to the junior school site and extending the age range to pupils aged 4-11 years.