School place planning timeline
What timeframe do we work to?
We work to this timeframe for reporting, decision making and implementation of decisions.
- Report approved by Cabinet on the 12 September 2024 seeking approval to commence Stage 1 of the statutory consultation process, identifying schools for amendment, closure or expansion. This included the Special Education Needs (SEND) expansion programme.
- 6 week statutory consultation (4 weeks of term-time)
- Report to Cabinet 12 December noting the outcomes of consultation and seeking authority to commence Stage 2 of the statutory consultation process and publish final closure notices.
- 4 week statutory consultation (4 weeks of term-time)
- Report to Cabinet February/March
- Implement closures by 31 August 2025 and SEND Expansion plans by December 2025
School area meetings
School area meetings were held for the school community to hear from Council officers and to ask questions. Due to limited capacity within school halls, parents were prioritised. If further seating was available the wider community were welcome to attend.
Cowes Primary
Meeting held Monday, 23 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Arreton CE Primary
Meeting held Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Oakfield CE Primary
Meeting held Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Wroxall Primary
Meeting held Monday, 30 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Godshill Primary
Meeting held Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Brading CE Primary
Meeting held Thursday, 3 October 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Separate meetings are held with teaching staff.
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