Agenda item

10.1

The Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families submitted a report providing an update on the impact of the growth in population and the requirement to provide further additional primary school places from 2014/15. It also sought permission to consult on proposals to increase places in five areas of the City.

10.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet gives permission for officers to carry out consultation in the areas identified and to report back to Cabinet following consultation.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

Providing sufficient primary school places is a statutory duty of the Council. This will mean that Sheffield children reaching primary school age in 2014 and beyond will continue to have a school place in the area of the City in which they live.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

The consultation process will allow for alternative proposals to be put forward and this would be reported back to Cabinet at the next stage.

10.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

10.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

10.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families

10.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Children, Young People and Family Support

10.1

The Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families submitted a report providing an update on the impact of the growth in population and the requirement to provide further additional primary school places from 2014/15. It also sought permission to consult on proposals to increase places in five areas of the City.

10.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet gives permission for officers to carry out consultation in the areas identified and to report back to Cabinet following consultation.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

Providing sufficient primary school places is a statutory duty of the Council. This will mean that Sheffield children reaching primary school age in 2014 and beyond will continue to have a school place in the area of the City in which they live.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

The consultation process will allow for alternative proposals to be put forward and this would be reported back to Cabinet at the next stage.

10.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

10.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

10.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families

10.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Children, Young People and Family Support