Primary School Expansion Programme
Overview
In recent years there has been a marked upturn in the numbers of children born in the Borough. By way of response we have embarked on a programme to increase primary schools’ capacity to meet the additional demand for places, initially at reception year, but in the case of the proposed expansions of the three junior schools, at Year 3 too. This increased demand is projected to be sustained at least up to the end of the decade. The Local Authority has a core duty to ensure there are sufficient places to meet the needs of its children and families and therefore it is obliged to plan for the expansion of its school capacity.
Why your views matter
Following the decisions taken by the Council’s Children, Family and Education Committee at its meeting on the 10th October, authorisation has been given to undertake public consultation on the possible enlargement of three junior schools by one form of entry from September 2015. The schools directly involved are: Cheam Common Junior; The Federation of St Elphege’s Catholic Junior and St Mary’s Catholic Junior.
What happens next
A report will be submitted to the Councils Children Family and Education Committee at its meeting on 13 March 2014 detailing responses received and any issues raised. The Committee will be asked to make a decision to take the proposals forward to the publication of staturory proposals in which the exact changes to be made are set out. Interested parties can respond before a final decision is made in the summer term.
Events
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Federation of St Elphege's Catholic Junior
From 16 Jan 2014 at 19:00 to 16 Jan 2014 at 20:30Public Meeting to be held at the school.
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Carshalton and Clockhouse Area Committee
From 21 Jan 2014 at 19:00 to 21 Jan 2014 at 21:00Local Committee meeting - St Marys Catholic Junior
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St Marys Catholic Junior
From 28 Jan 2014 at 19:30 to 28 Jan 2014 at 21:00Public Meeting to be held at the school.
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Cheam Common Junior
From 29 Jan 2014 at 19:00 to 29 Jan 2014 at 20:30Public Meeting to be held at the school.
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Cheam North and Worcester Park Area Committee
From 30 Jan 2014 at 19:00 to 30 Jan 2014 at 21:00Local Committee meeting - Cheam Common Junior
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Beddington and Wallington Area Committee
From 4 Feb 2014 at 19:00 to 4 Feb 2014 at 21:00Local Committee meeting - Federation of St Elpheges Junior
Areas
- Belmont
- Carshalton Central
- Cheam
- Stonecot
- Sutton Central
- Sutton North
- Sutton South
- The Wrythe
- Wallington North
- Wallington South
Audiences
- Community groups / organisations
- Faith groups
- Voluntary groups / organisations
- Councillors / MPs / MEPs
- Parents, carers and guardians
Interests
- Children and young people
- Education
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