School place planning timeline
What timeframe do we work to?
We work to this timeframe for reporting, decision making and implementation of decisions.
- Report approved by Cabinet on the 12 September 2024 seeking approval to commence Stage 1 of the statutory consultation process, identifying schools for amendment, closure or expansion. This included the Special Education Needs (SEND) expansion programme.
- 6 week statutory consultation (4 weeks of term-time)
- Report to Cabinet 12 December noting the outcomes of consultation and seeking authority to commence Stage 2 of the statutory consultation process and publish final closure notices.
- 4 week statutory consultation (4 weeks of term-time)
- Report to Cabinet February/March
- Implement closures by 31 August 2025 and SEND Expansion plans by December 2025.
School area meetings
School area meetings are being held for the school community to hear from Council officers and to ask questions. Due to limited capacity within school halls, parents will be prioritised. If further seating is available the wider community will be welcome to attend.
- Cowes Primary — Monday, 23 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
- Arreton CE Primary — Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
- Oakfield CE Primary — Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
- Wroxall Primary — Monday, 30 September 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
- Godshill Primary — Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
- Brading CE Primary — Thursday, 3 October 2024, 5.30pm to 7pm
Separate meetings are being held with teaching staff.