Purpose

At its meeting on 20 March 2025 the Council’s Cabinet authorised officers to consult on proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026.

It was noted that officers would bring a report on the outcome of the consultation to a future meeting to seek authorisation as to whether to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013

This report summarises the views expressed during the consultation with recommendations regarding how to proceed.

Decision

Councillor Peter Bradbury declared a personal interest in this report as a family member attends the school and his wife is the Chair of Governors.  Cllr Bradbury left the meeting and did not take part in decision making related to this item.

RESOLVED: that

1. officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026.

1. It be noted that prior to implementation of the proposals a further report will be provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received, the response to those objections, and recommendations for implementation or otherwise of the proposals.