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1.1.      
To approve the proposal to amalgamate Duncombe and Montem Primary
schools on the Duncombe site on 31 August 2024.

1.2.      
To endorse the following commitments:

1.2.1.            
To provide early, dedicated, professional support as part of a
comprehensive needs led transition plan for pupils with Education,
Health, and Care (EHC) Plans to support all aspects of transition.
Additional resources will be allocated to the Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team to work with individual children
and their parents/carers to support their transition should the
proposal proceed.  

1.2.2.            
To facilitate a parent/carer group with representatives from both
primary schools as part of the transition process to bring the two
school communities together.

1.2.3.            
That officers will work with the parent/carer group and school
staff to mitigate the risks of air pollution through developing
safer walking routes to school.

1.2.4.            
That Schools HR will support any staff impacted by the proposed
amalgamation.

1.2.5.            
To support the cost of any new school uniform for displaced pupils,
including pupils transferred to Duncombe.

1.2.6.            
To provide additional capacity to the schools to support the
amalgamation process.
AGREED recommendations
 
Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the
report
Other options considered – as detailed in the
report
Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted –
none