Decision

The Executive Director of Children's Services has decided to move Nancy Reuben Primary School into the maintained sector as a new voluntary aided Barnet school.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves moving the independent Nancy Reuben Primary School into the maintained sector as a new voluntary aided Barnet school.

topline: The Executive Director of Children's Services has decided to move Nancy Reuben Primary School into the maintained sector as a new voluntary aided Barnet school.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant change in the status of the school and may impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Nancy Reuben Primary School", "Barnet Council", "Local community", "Parents and students"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://barnet.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=9666

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Children's Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Approval of the proposal to move the independent Nancy Reuben Primary School (NRPS) into the maintained sector as a new voluntary aided Barnet school, from 1 September 2025, subject to the following condition being met prior to the implementation date: The proposer acquires the premises at 48 Finchley Lane, Hendon, London NW4 1DJ, on a leasehold title of a minimum term of 125 years at a peppercorn rent.    If required by the Council, the proposer enters a separate agreement with the Council stipulating that it will not end or alter the terms of the lease without the Council’s prior written consent.   The Local Authority (LA) has consulted with the proposer regarding the above condition and these have already been agreed between both parties.

Date of Decision: July 25, 2025