Decision - Sixth Form Provision

Brighton and Hove Decided 7 Nov 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

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Report author

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Published

7 Nov 2022

Reference

6746

As published

the council's own words, unedited

RESOLVED: That the Committee – i. Noted the proposal of the Headteacher and Governing Body for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre to suspend the admission of pupils into Year 12 from September 2023. ii. Noted the intention of the sixth form provision remaining closed in the academic years 2024-25 and 2025-26 and the governing body to review the decision in relation to admissions from September 2026.

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The governing body of Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre proposed suspending new Year 12 admissions from September 2023 because low student numbers make the sixth form financially unsustainable. Existing students would complete their studies in June 2024, with the provision remaining closed to new admissions until at least 2026 while the decision is reviewed.

Recommendation

That Committee note the proposal of the Headteacher and Governing Body for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre to suspend the admission of pupils into Year 12 from September 2023, and note the intention for the sixth form to remain closed in the academic years 2024-25 and 2025-26 with a review of admissions from September 2026.

Financial impact

No specific amount stated; the proposal is expected to be financially beneficial because the sixth form is currently likely to be subsidised by the wider school budget.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Children, Young People & Skills Committee

Date in document

7 Nov 2022

Stakeholders named

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Existing and prospective sixth form studentsPupilsStaffParents and carersThe governing body of Hove Park School and Sixth Form CentreBrighton and Hove learnersThe wider public

Next steps

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Distribute the consultation document to pupils, staff and parents/carers in the week commencing 7 November 2022.
Hold a public meeting at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre.
Consult staff, students and the wider public on the proposal.
Allow existing sixth form students to complete their studies through June 2024.
Review admissions to the sixth form from September 2026 at the earliest.

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