Purpose

The report sets out the updated School Organisation Plan and seeks permission to consult on it's recommendations.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1. Approve consultation on the draft School Organisation Plan and associated options for managing primary place sufficiency across Hammersmith & Fulham.

1. Approve the proposed consultation approach, including consultation with parents and carers, pupils where appropriate, staff, trade unions, governors, responsible bodies, diocesan partners, academy trusts, neighbouring schools, SEND and admissions partners, ward councillors and local community stakeholders.

1. Delegate authority to the Executive Director of People’s Services and DCS, in consultation with the Deputy Leader to approve the start of the formal consultation process, along with the approval of the consultation materials, evidence pack, equality information, communications plan and detailed timetable before publication.

1. Authorise officers to undertake preliminary feasibility, due diligence and engagement on any land, property, capital, staffing, operational or delivery implications that may arise from the consultation options.

1. Agree that Appendix 4 is not for publication on the basis that it contains exempt information under Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, for the reasons set out in the exempt information section of this report.