Decision details

Future Viability of Thomas Whitham Sixth Form

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to undertake a formal consultation on the future viability of Thomas Whitham Sixth Form, Burnley. The report proposes a stage 1 consultation, to review the future viability of the school, due to concerns about the school's financial deficit position and the number of students accessing the provision, as requested by the school's governing body. The report identifies various factors being considered as part of the viability review, and sets out the process to be followed in relation to the stage 1 consultation process.

 

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

 

Divisions Affected: Brierfield & Nelson West; Burnley Central East; Burnley Central West; Burnley North East; Burnley Rural; Burnley South West; Mid Rossendale; Nelson East; Pendle Central; Pendle Rural; Rossendale East; Rossendale West;

Contact: Sarah Hirst Email: Sarah.Hirst@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 531842.

Date of decision: 05/09/2019

Effective from: 11/09/2019