Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 18, 2025

Purpose: At its meeting on 18 September 2025 the following recommendations were agreed by Cabinet:   Authorise officers 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.   Cabinet also 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.  

Content: Councillor Peter Bradbury declared a personal & prejudicial 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.   RESOVLED: that   (i)      the proposal to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof, Beechley Drive, Pentrebane, Cardiff, CF5 3SG from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a Welsh-medium nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026 be approved.     (ii)     Officers be authorised to take the appropriate actions to implement the proposal as set out in (i).   (iii)   Officers be authorised to publish the decision within 7 days of determination of the proposal.