This report will seek Executive approval to commence consultations and to publish statutory notices on the proposals to amalgamate Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre with Gothic Mede Academy and The Lawns Nursery, Biggleswade with Biggleswade Academy Trust.

That the commencement of consultation and the publication of statutory notices be approved for the proposals to:

(a)       close Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre with an implementation date of 31 December 2015 to enable amalgamation of the provision with Gothic Mede Academy with effect from 1 January 2016; and

(b)       close The Lawns Nursery Close, Biggleswade with an implementation date of 31 December 2015 to enable amalgamation of the provision with Biggleswade Academy Trust with effect from 1 January 2016.