Issue - meetings

That the report be noted.   

The Director of Lifelong Learning introduced a report to inform members of the progress relating to the School Modernisation Strategy.  He provided background information and advised that the Strategy contained a number of criteria for the review of schools including the percentage of surplus places.  The reduction of surplus places in schools was a priority of the WG and the outcome of consultations with relevant groups including school staff, governors, pupils, young people and parents on secondary area reviews was reported to Members in June 2012. 

The Director provided an update on Rhes-Y-Cae Primary School, the proposed amalgamation of Hawarden Infant School and Rector Drew Junior School, and the building of a  new primary school in Shotton to replace Shotton Infant School and Taliesin Junior School. 

Councillor C. Legg expressed a number of concerns around Rhes y Cae Primary School and commented on the detrimental impact on staff, governors and parents.  The Director acknowledged the sentiments expressed and reported that Officers would be working closely and senstively with staff and families to give advice and support in the months ahead.     

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.