URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3267

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That the Cabinet consider the consultation responses and agree:     1)    That the age range of Colham Manor Primary School may be lowered from 3-11 years to 2-11years; 2)    That the age range of Field End Infant School may be changed from 3- 7 years to 2-7 years; and 3)    That the age range of Minet Infant and Nursery School may be changed from 3-7 years to 2-7years.   Reasons for decision   The Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education introduced a report to consider the outcome of the consultation with regards to lowering the age range for three schools. Column Manor, Field End infants and Minet Infants and Nursery schools. It was noted that in April 2024, the Government had expanded the early years entitlements with an aim to support families and parents to return to work if they needed or wanted to. The proposed offer was to enhance the parental choice as the schools provided a different model compared with current childcare providers. Cabinet considered the consultation responses and agreed the proposal.   Alternative options considered / risk management   Cabinet noted that if the school's age range was not lowered, eligible two-year-olds could struggle to secure childcare, and the Council could fail to meet its statutory duty.   Relevant Select Committee Children, Families & Education Select Committee Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) This matter can be called in by the relevant select committee by 5pm, Friday 20 December 2024. If not called-in, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action Philip Ryan, Adult Social Care and Health / Abi Preston, Director of Education & SEND Directorate Adult Social Care & Health Classification Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.      

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024