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Cabinet Member for Schools Improvement: Councillor Michael Waine |
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Officers: |
Kath Coldwell (Corporate Core) Amanda Smith (Children, Young People & Families) |
John Mitchell (Children, Young People & Families)
Also in attendance:
Public Address: |
Ms Ellie Stacey (Headteacher – Burford Primary School) |
Documentation considered:
Report |
Applications to Open New Nursery Classes In Burford and Charlton-on-Otmoor Primary Schools |
A copy is attached to the signed copy of this decision.
Addenda
Summary of representations in person
Ms Ellie Stacey, Headteacher of Burford Primary School, made the following points:
Councillor Waine read out the statement which had been submitted by Ms Amy Nelson (Chair – Burford Pre School) who had been unable to attend in person. She had wished to state her opposition to the proposal, as in her view, it would not provide children with the best care possible. She opposed the take-up of three year olds as in her view, there were not enough children in the Pre-School and this would result in its closure. She had also stated that the Pre-School was aiming for a partnership with the Primary School.
In response to questions from Councillor Waine Ms Stacey stated that:
Cabinet Member’s Comments
I congratulate Ms Stacey, her staff and the Governing Body on the real improvements that they have made to the school since it was in special measures. Given the improvements to the premises it would be remiss not to allow Burford Primary School to set up the unit but I am concerned about the sustainability of the Pre-school Group and therefore wish both schools to demonstrate their willingness to work co-operatively in relation to provision for 3 and 4 year olds.
Decision
Having regard to the arguments and options set out in the documentation before me, the representations made to me and the further considerations set out above, I confirm my decisions on this matter as follows:
to note the risk assessments for both projects and to support:
Signed ......................................................................
Cabinet Member for Schools Improvement
Date ………………………2007
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