To ask the Cabinet Member to approve the statutory proposal published by Wiltshire Council on 27 April 2023. The notice proposed to change the age range of St Mary’s C of E Primary School to enable them to provide preschool provision from 1 September 2023. The school will then admit children from the age of 2 years. Pupils will be accommodated in an existing building on the school site, formerly the Peardrops Preschool and a classroom within the school that can accommodate the preschool children.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2023
Decision due: Not before 26 Jun 2023 by Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education and Skills
Lead member: Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education, and Skills laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk
Department: Families and Children
Contact: Gary Binstead – Head of Commissioning – Families and Children - gary.binstead:wiltshire.gov.uk, 01225 718501.
Consultation process
Wiltshire Council and St Mary’s C of E Primary School have widely consulted on the proposal to lower the age range of the school to provide preschool provision. Consultation with a range of stakeholders took place between 06 March 2023 and 31 March 2023 and preceded publication of the statutory proposals. A public meeting was also held on 28 March 2023. Interested parties were asked to complete a consultation form. There were 16 responses received, 14 agreed with the proposal and 2 disagreed. The two local residents disagreed to this proposal as the school is accessed via College Road which is a private road. Some local residents have ongoing disagreements already with the school regarding access via College Road. The proposal is taking over an existing preschool on site so does not have any further impact on the local residents.
The statutory proposal period ended on 25 May 2023. There were no objections or comments received.