The report of the Interim Strategic Director of Children’s Services (Document “AN”) asks the Executive to approve changes to the Nursery provision at Low Ash Primary School from 1 September 2019.

Recommended -

(1)          That taking into account that the majority of responses received reject the proposal to close the nursery (82%) and of those the majority suggested a 26 place nursery, the Executive approves a reduction in nursery places from 30 to 26 children at any one time at Low Ash Primary School Nursery from 1 September 2019. This will also help to address some of the financial concerns of the school.

(2)          That if approved, Bradford Council’s Childcare Sufficiency Officers will work with the school to ensure the offer is in line with community needs.

(Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

(Marium Haque – 01274 431078)

Resolved -

(1)          That taking into account that the majority of responses received reject the proposal to close the nursery (82%) and of those the majority suggested a 26 place nursery, a reduction in nursery places from 30 to 26 children at any one time at Low Ash Primary School Nursery from 1 September 2019 be approved. This will also help to address some of the financial concerns of the school.

(2)          That Bradford Council’s Childcare Sufficiency Officers work with the school to ensure the offer is in line with community needs.

Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION:        Interim Strategic Director of Children’s Services

The report of the Interim Strategic Director of Children’s Services (Document “AN”) asked the Executive to approve changes to the Nursery provision at Low Ash Primary School from 1 September 2019.

The Children and Families Portfolio Holder welcomed the proposal that was supported by the local community.  The Leader, who was a local Ward Councillor was pleased to note that the nursery would remain open.

Resolved -

(1)          That taking into account that the majority of responses received reject the proposal to close the nursery (82%) and of those the majority suggested a 26 place nursery, a reduction in nursery places from 30 to 26 children at any one time at Low Ash Primary School Nursery from 1 September 2019 be approved. This will also help to address some of the financial concerns of the school.

(2)          That Bradford Council’s Childcare Sufficiency Officers work with the school to ensure the offer is in line with community needs.

Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION:        Interim Strategic Director of Children’s Services