Appendix 1

Consultation meeting with Roman Way Primary School staff and governors

Date Monday 13 March 2006

Time 18:00 - 19:15

Venue Roman Way Primary school

The meeting was attended by:

Alex Munro - Education Officer (Admissions & Special Projects)

Richard Vaughan - Strategic Planning Officer

16 Governors and staff of Roman Way Primary school

Issues raised:

· What are the plans for any site that becomes free due to a school closure?

· Do the remaining schools benefit financially or in any other way if a school disposal takes place?

· Is there a need for a new secondary school, if not how will secondary provision be managed?

· What is the timescale for the new East Anton school(s)?

· What is the timescale for any school closures?

· What happens to the equipment in a school that is closed?

· What happens to the staff that work in a school that is to be closed?

· Roman Way have been visited by numerous PBRS officers over the recent weeks. What was the purpose of this?

· What experience do Members have that enables to decide on a school closure?

· How firm are the proposals set out in the consultation document, as currently Roman Way is not facing any closure issues?

· How will highways infrastructure in the area affect the final decision?

· Do any criteria exist for the closure of a school?

· What exactly will the Members' decision in July encompass?

· What input do the remaining schools have in any recommended changes to them?

· Concern was expressed about the pressure this review was having on current school staff at all the local schools.