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Consultation
Proposal to Amalgamate Biggin Hill Infant and Junior Schools

Decision

Having considered the outcomes from consultation, Members of Bromley Council's Executive agreed at their meeting on 2 April 2007 to amalgamate Biggin Hill Infant and Junior Schools to create a new all-through (ages 5-11) primary school from 1 January 2008, which would admit 60 pupils at Reception.

Both schools are currently organised to admit up to 90 pupils a year, but neither school has reached this level for a number of years now.  Admissions of around 60 pupils have been the norm in recent years.  This brings with it budget problems as schools are funded on pupil numbers.

The report on the consultation outcomes can be viewed below:

• Report DCYP07044 to 20/3/07 CYP PDS, 27/3/07 CYP PH and 2/4/07 Executive on the consultation outcomes.

Information

• Authorisation to Consult

At his meeting on 17 January 2007 Councillor Ernest Noad, Children and Young People Portfolio Holder, authorised consultation on the proposal to amalgamate Biggin Hill Infant and Junior Schools (see report further below for detail).

• Consultation Meetings

Three consultation meetings to discuss the proposal were held on 23/1/07, 30/1/07 and 21/2/07.

See further below to view the notes from the meetings. 

• Consultation Timetable

Frequently Asked Questions

Here we provide the answers to a number of frequently asked questions on the proposal.

Reports and News Releases

• Report DE05127 to 13/9/05 CYP PDS and 13/9/05 CYP PH on the outcomes from the Phase 1 review of the Primary Schools' Development Plan.
• Report DCYP06037 to 12/9/06 CYP PDS and 19/9/06 CYP PH on the outcomes from the Phase 2 review of the Primary Schools' Development Plan.
• Report DCYP07003 to Children and Young People Portfolio Holder on 17/1/07 requesting authorisation to consult on the proposal to amalgamate Biggin Hill Infant and Junior Schools.
• News Release dated 18/1/07 - Views Sought about Proposed Amalgamation of Biggin Hill Infant and Junior Schools. 

Notes of Parent and Public Meetings

• 23 January meeting held at Biggin Hill Junior School for parents/carers
• 30 January meeting held at Biggin Hill Infant School for parents/carers
• 21 February meeting for the local community

Contact

For enquiries about admissions to Biggin Hill Infant and Junior Schools please contact Bromley Council's Admissions Team:

Telephone:  020 8313 4044

For general enquiries about the consultation please contact Kevin Gerred, Planning and Communication Officer.

Telephone:  020 8313 4024
Fax:  020 8313 4049
E- mail:  kevin.gerred@bromley.gov.uk

Address:  Kevin Gerred, Planning and Communication Officer, Children and Young People Department, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH.