Developing Lifelong Learning

December 2008 to January 2009

The Forward Plan is updated each month. Changes to the previous plan are identified in bold.

Reference Number: LLL/CYPS/09/07

Date of decision (i.e. date of Cabinet meeting): December 2008.
Description of decision to be made: To consider whether or not to undertake a consultation on potential changes to the 'home to school transport' policy.
Background documents: None
Lead Cabinet member: Cllr Claire Vasey.
Main consultees and means of consultation: Consultation will be in accordance with statutory requirements.
When and how to make representations: To Sheila Gibbon, Children and Young People's Services, tel: 0191 3833319

Reference Number: LLL/CYPS/08/08

Date of decision (i.e. date of Cabinet meeting): To Cabinet on 6 November 2008
Description of decision to be made: To recommend that officers develop the Academies programme with the agreed sponsors, begin further consultation and submit an expression of interest to DCSF.
Background documents: Cabinet Report dated 19 July 2007 - To agree a strategy for the development of academies Cabinet report dated 21 February 2008 - Development of Academies
Lead Cabinet member: Cllr Claire Vasey.
Main consultees and means of consultation: Consultation document websites, etc.Schools, councillors, wider community, unions DCSF - Autumn 2008
When and how to make representations: Response forms, letter, email to:- The School Places Team, Children and Young People's Services, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ; schoolplaces@durham.gov.uk.

Reference Number: LLL/CYPS/11/08

Date of decision (i.e. date of Cabinet meeting): To Cabinet on 6 November 2008
Description of decision to be made: To agree a protocol for the elected members to serve on youth and community management centre management committees.
Background documents: None
Lead Cabinet member: Cllr Claire Vasey.
Main consultees and means of consultation: All elected members.
When and how to make representations: To David Emmerson, Education in the Community Manager, Children and Young People's Service, 0191 383 3259.

Reference Number: LLL/CYPS/12/08

Date of decision (i.e. date of Cabinet meeting): 18 December 2008
Description of decision to be made: To determine whether to approve the statutory public notice issued on 9 October 2008 proposing to close Shotton Hall Infant and Junior schools with effect from 31 August 2011 and reorganised them into a new-build primary school from September 2011.
Background documents: 21 July 2006 - Cabinet report entitled 'Education capital programme - Modernisation budget review' included this proposal. Cabinet report dated 18 September 2008 seeking Cabinet approval to issue.
Lead Cabinet member: Cllr Claire Vasey.
Main consultees and means of consultation: Governors, parents, pupils, staff, trade unions, district and parish councils, early years education providers, neighbouring schools, neighbouring local authorities.
When and how to make representations: The closing date for responses to the public notice is 20 November 2008. Responses can be made in writing to: The School Places Team, Children and Young People's Services, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ. Email: schoolplaces@durham.gov.uk

Reference Number: LLL/CYPS/13/08

Date of decision (i.e. date of Cabinet meeting): 18 December 2008
Description of decision to be made: To consider responses from consultation on a proposal to discontinue Bishop Barrington School and King James I Community Arts College to create one new school. To determine whether to begin the 'competition' process for a new school by issuing and 'Invitation to Bid' notice.
Background documents:Cabinet Report dated 20 March 2008 - BSF Phase 2 Schools.
Lead Cabinet member: Cllr Claire Vasey.
Main consultees and means of consultation: The first period of consultation took place during October 2008. The closing date for responses is 21 November 2008. Consultation documents were sent to: County councillors, MPs, parents, pupils, governors, staff, trade unions, district and parish councils, early years education providers, neighbouring schools and local authorities. Meetings held with Governors, staff, parents and the public. If Cabinet decides to progress with the competition to provide a new school the means of consultation will be reponding to an 'Invitation to Bid' notice which will be posted in newspapers.
When and how to make representations: Interested parties wishing to enter the copmetition will submit bids to: The School Places Team, Children and Young People's Services, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ; schoolplaces@durham.gov.uk. Later in the process, a public meeting will be held so that members of the community can hear more about the new proposers for the new school.

Reference Number: LLL/CYPS/15/08

Date of decision (i.e. date of Cabinet meeting): February 2009
Description of decision to be made: To agree admissions criteria and limits for the school year 2010/11.
Background documents: School Admissions Code. Office of the School Adjudicator Report - Durham Johnston School. Consultation file.
Lead Cabinet member: Cllr Claire Vasey.
Main consultees and means of consultation: Full public consultation publicised on the county council website, schools extranet, public notice, press statement, leaflets and consultation response form and via electronic means. Consultees: schools, governors, parents, admissions authorities - County and Neighbouring Admissions Forum, elected members seminar, Lifelong Learning Scrutiny Group
When and how to make representations: Public consultation runs until 14 November. Governing bodies meet during Autumn term 2008. In writing to Jane Jack, School Admissions, County Hall, Durham.

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