Issue - meetings

AGREED recommendations.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RESOLVED:

(a) That the responses to the formal representation period of the statutory notice on a proposal to amalgamate Copenhagen and Vittoria Primary Schools, as detailed in the report of the Executive Member for Children, Young People and Families, be noted.

(b) That, based on the feedback received during the statutory notice period and the earlier information consultation, the Council proceed with the proposal to amalgamate Copenhagen and Vittoria Primary Schools and implement the statutory proposals to discontinue Copenhagen Primary School and move Vittoria Primary School to the Copenhagen Primary School site, with effect from 31 August 2023 and to increase the capacity of Vittoria Primary School from 210 to 315, with effect from

1 September 2023.

Reasons for the decision – To progress the next stage in the School Organisation Plan to confidently manage surplus capacity in Islington schools to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people and sustainability of schools.

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none