Consultation on the Pattern and Provision of Schooling in Stanley, Consett and the Durham City Area

The attached consultation document gave you information on some proposals for consideration from Durham County Council that would have an effect on secondary schools in parts of County Durham. This was the beginning of a unique opportunity to make a difference to the life chances of the children and young people of County Durham. The information in this document gave you the chance to comment on the proposals before any firm proposals emerge for further consultation. In particular, it asked for views on how many secondary schools there should be, where these should be and on whether any of our existing schools should be replaced with an Academy - a new type of school being promoted by the Government.

The consultation began on 9 October 2007 and ran until 23 November 2007. Public meetings were held at all the schools involved during November and these were publicised in the local press and on flyers around the towns and villages. Officers from the LA are currently analysing the responses that have been received and a report will be produced for the County Council's Cabinet to consider later this year.

In advance of this, however, there is the evaluation of sponsors being carried out by Councillor Claire Vasey (Lead Member for Children and Young People's Services - CYPS), David Williams (Corporate Director for CYPS) and an independent external assessor from the Department of Children, Families and Schools (DCFS) to ensure that Durham has the right sponsor(s) in place should we consult further on the Academy Programme.

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Provision of Schooling in Stanley Consett and Durham City area.pdf (32 pages, 423kb)

The dates when the County Council's Cabinet will receive the reports on the Evaluation of Sponsors and the outcome of the consultation will be posted here. Following the Cabinet meeting there will be a further opportunity for us to consult with you, should the Cabinet Members decide to go ahead with a preferred option. If you have any questions please contact:

The School Places Team
Children & Young People's Services
Durham County Council
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UJ

Alternatively you may wish to email your questions to CYPS School Places, or call 0191 383 3281 or 0191 3833199.

If you require this information in an alternative format or language please contact The School Places Team on 0191 3833199 or 0191 3835566.