Contact: Chris Holt, Education Officer (Primary) 01962 845673; [email protected]

Peter Colenutt, Assistant Education Officer (School Review) 01962 846157; [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That local consultations with headteachers and governors be undertaken on the strategy for dealing with school places in Hedge End.

2 Reason

This decision supports the following County Council corporate aims:

Aim 1 - maximising life opportunities

Aim 4 - building strong and safe communities

Aim 5 - improving services

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

As detailed in the attached report.

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

None

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

Not applicable

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

Not applicable

Approved by: Date:

Councillor D Allen

Executive Member for Education