1.    Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, that Hampshire County Council intends to make a prescribed alteration to MERTON INFANT SCHOOL, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HB (category of school – community) with effect from 1 April 2024.

2.    The PAN for the school is currently 60. It is proposed that the age range for the school is lowered to enable preschool children aged 2, 3 and 4 year olds to attend. The governing body is proposing is to take over the management of the existing on-site provision.

3.    The current capacity of the school is 180 and will be unaffected by the proposal. The current number of pupils registered at the school is 180. The current admission number for the school is 60 and is not affected by the school taking on the preschool. There are no costs associated with this proposal.

4.    This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposal may be obtained from Glenn Parkinson, Strategic Development Officer, Children’s Services Department, EII Court North, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8UG; telephone 07958 501922; e-mail: [email protected]

5.    Within four weeks from the date of publication of these proposals, any person may object or make comments on the proposal by sending them to Glenn Parkinson, Strategic Development Officer, Children’s Services Department, EII Court North, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8UG; telephone 07958 501922; e-mail: [email protected]

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Email: [email protected]