Primary school statutory notices published

Statutory notices regarding the expansion of primary schools in Leeds have been published.

The notices, outlining expansion plans and proposed special educational needs (SEN) facilities, will be published in the local press, schools and local libraries from this week (Monday 22 February onwards).

A total of 21 notices are being published – 15 for primary school expansions in September 2010; two for primary school expansions linked with the addition of two SEN facilities in September 2010; one for the expansion of Gildersome Primary School in September 2011; and one for the expansion of Richmond Hill Primary School in September 2012.

The 15 primary schools which are proposed to expand in 2010 are: Beeston, Blenheim, Brudenell, Ebor Gardens, Greenmount, Highfield, Hugh Gaitskell, Ireland Wood, Ingram Road, Iveson, Mill Field, Moor Allerton Hall, , Swarcliffe, Victoria, , and Thorner Church of England.

The deadline to respond to the expansion of these 15 schools as well as the expansion of Gildersome primary in 2011 and Richmond Hill primary in 2012 is four weeks from publication (Sunday 21 March).

The deadline to respond to the linked proposals for SEN provision and expansions at New Bewerley and Whitkirk primary is six weeks from publication (Sunday 4 April).

Copies of the notices will be available to parents and carers from the individual schools and complete proposals are available at www.educationleeds.co.uk/schoolorganisation.

Any comments or objections should be sent to: The chief executive, c/o School Organisation Team, 9th Floor West, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, LS2 8DT, or emailed to: educ.school.organisation@educationleeds.co.uk.

ENDS

For media enquiries please contact:
Jon Crampton, Leeds City Council press office, 0113 3951577
Email: jon.crampton@leeds.gov.uk