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Secondary Education Provision in Burnley

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to undertake a formal consultation on the future of Hameldon Community College, Burnley, in order to secure educationally and financially viable high quality provision for the future in the area.  The report proposes stage 1 consultation on the possible closure of Hameldon Community College, due to concerns about the quality of current educational standards, the school's financial deficit position and pupil numbers.  The report identifies the reasons for the proposal and sets out the process to be followed in undertaking potential closure of a maintained school.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: Burnley Central East; Burnley Central West; Burnley North East; Burnley Rural; Burnley South West; Padiham and Burnley West;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/08/2017

Anticipated restriction: Part I  -

Decision due: 10 Aug 2017 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools

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

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