Decision

Agreed that having taken the representations into account, and no further action being required, in conjunction with the Director – Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer, approval be given to make the prescribed alternations for Moat Farm Infant School.

Reasons for the decision

After full consideration of the two detailed objections received, the Cabinet Member is recommended to proceed to make a final decision for the prescribed alterations as planned, and in accordance with Cabinet Decision No.102/23(1).

Alternative options considered

Do nothing and keep the age range at the existing range of 2-7 years – school would not be able to convert to academy status and continue to run the nursery. The area would lose a much-needed nursery provision with a Good Ofsted rating. Staff employed by the school would have to be made redundant. A new provider would have to be commissioned.

The school could convert to academy status, but upon conversion relinquishes the provision that is provided through Lavender Farm Day Nursery. The Authority would have to seek to secure an alternative provider to retain provision for 0-2 year olds in the area