To consider the responses to statutory consultation and determine the proposal for the prescribed alterations of Robert Peel Lower School, Sandy, John Donne CofE Lower School, Blunham and St Swithuns VC Lower School, Sandy.

That the proposed prescribed alterations for Robert Peel Foundation Lower School, Sandy, St Swithuns VC Lower School, Sandy and John Donne C of E Lower School, Blunham, as set out in Appendices A-C, be approved.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Education and Skills that sought approval for the prescribed alterations for Robert Peel Foundation Lower School, St Swithuns VC Lower School and John Donne C of E Lower School, following determination of the change of age.

In a response to a question, the Executive Member for Education and Skills explained that the changes in Sandy would be explained to parents.

Reason for decision:  To ensure that the Council continued to meet its statutory obligation to ensure that there were adequate school places and also to meet all the legal requirements placed on the Council by the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

RESOLVED

that the proposed prescribed alterations for Robert Peel Foundation Lower School, Sandy, St Swithuns VC Lower School, Sandy and John Donne C of E Lower School, Blunham, as set out in Appendices A-C, be approved.