Decision - Proposed Closure of St Peter's Community Primary and Nursery School

Brighton and Hove Children, Families & Schools Committee Decided 22 Jan 2024 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Children, Families & Schools Committee

Report author

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Published

5 Feb 2024

Reference

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As published

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RESOLVED: 1) That Committee agreed to the publication of a statutory notice in respect of the proposed closure of St Peter's Community Primary and Nursery School on 31 August 2024. The committee noted that publication of the statutory notice will trigger a four-week representation period which will run from 23 January 2024 to 20 February 2024 during which period interested parties can comment on the proposal. 2) That Committee noted that following the representation period a further report will come back to a meeting of the Children, Families & Schools (CFS) Committee on 29 February 2024. In the event that closure is recommended, a final decision will be made by Full Council on 4 March 2024.

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Brighton & Hove City Council proposed closing St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery School on 31 August 2024 because of falling pupil numbers, surplus school places and the school’s financial position. The committee was asked to publish a statutory notice, starting a four-week representation period before further consideration and a possible final decision by Full Council.

Recommendation

Agree to publish a statutory notice for the proposed closure of St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery School on 31 August 2024, followed by a four-week representation period from 23 January to 20 February 2024.

Financial impact

St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery School is forecasting a £203,000 deficit at the end of 2023-24; the Council may also incur redundancy, central staffing, rental and General Fund costs.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Children, Families & Schools Committee

Date in document

22 Jan 2024

Stakeholders named

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Pupils and families at St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery SchoolParents and guardiansNursery children and familiesSchool staff and governorsPupils with special educational needs and Education, Health and Care PlansReceiving schoolsBrighton & Hove residentsWest Sussex familiesWest Sussex County CouncilTrade unions

Next steps

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Publish the statutory notice if the recommendation is agreed.
Run a four-week representation period from 23 January to 20 February 2024.
Bring a further report to the Children, Families & Schools Committee on 29 February 2024.
If closure remains recommended, seek a final decision from Full Council on 4 March 2024.
Contact parents about applications for new school places and allocate places by 15 April 2024.
Undertake annual reviews and transition planning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans.
Establish a Transition Board and support pupils, families and staff through any closure process.

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