Purpose

At its meeting on 20 March 2025
the Council’s Cabinet authorised officers to consult on
proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol
Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a
nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026.
 
It was noted that officers
would bring a report on the outcome of the consultation to a future
meeting to seek authorisation as to whether to proceed to publish
proposals in accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and
Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 
 
This report summarises the
views expressed during the consultation with recommendations
regarding how to proceed.
 

Content

Councillor
Peter Bradbury declared a personal interest in this report as a
family member attends the school and his
wife is the Chair of Governors.  Cllr
Bradbury left the meeting and did not take part in decision making
related to this item.
 
RESOLVED: that
 

officers be
authorised to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with
section 48 of The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act
2013 to extend the age range of Ysgol
Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a
nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026.

It be noted that
prior to implementation of the proposals a further report will be
provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received,
the response to those objections, and recommendations for
implementation or otherwise of the proposals.