On 11 July 2024, Cabinet agreed to a statutory notice being published to begin a representation period on the future of the local authority maintained nursery provision currently delivered by Whittlefield Primary School, Burnley. A Statutory Notice was published, to begin the consultation period in relation to the school discontinuing the nursery provision, by permanently raising its age range from 3-11 years to 4-11 years, with effect from 31 December 2024. The consultation period took place from 6 September 2024 to 18 October 2024.
As part of the statutory process, a decision should now be taken about the proposal and this will be made by Lancashire County Council, which is the decision maker. If the Authority does not decide within two months from the end of the consultation period, the proposal and any representations about the proposal must be passed to the Schools Adjudicator for a decision.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Pendle Rural;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 5 Dec 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
Lead director: Director of Education, Culture and Skills
Department: Education, Culture and Skills
Contact: Nan Hogg Email: nanette.hogg@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 531540, Debbie Ormerod Email: debbie.ormerod@lancashire.gov.uk.