To: COUNCILLOR DAVID SIMMONDS CABINET MEMBER FOR EDUCATION AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES

c.c. All Members of Executive Scrutiny Committee Democratic c.c. Chairman of Education and Children’s Services Democratic Services Policy Overview Committee c.c. Chris Spencer, Corporate Director Location: 3E/05 c.c. Claire Alleguen, Education and Children’s Ext: 0692 Services DDI : 01895 250472 c.c. Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat My Ref: NJ Group Offices (inspection copy)

Date: 1 September 2009

Decision Request Form INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBER

STATUTORY NOTICES OF PROPOSALS TO ENABLE THE REORGANISATION FOR SOME SCHOOLS IN THE BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PROGRAMME

Attached is a report requesting that a decision be made by you as an individual Cabinet Member. I can confirm that the decision has been identified in the Forward Plan and it is therefore in order for you to make a decision. You should take a decision on or after Wednesday 9 September 2009 in order to meet Constitutional requirements about publication of decisions that are to be made.

Please indicate your decision on the duplicate memo supplied, and return it to me when you have made your decision. I will then arrange for the formal notice of decision to be published. You may wish to discuss the report with the Corporate Director before it is made. If you do not wish to accept the officers recommendation and the reasons for it, you are urged to contact the Corporate Director before making this decision.

Please note that your decision may be subject to call-in and will not therefore be implemented until 5 working days after it has been published.

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Title of Report: STATUTORY NOTICES OF PROPOSALS TO ENABLE THE REORGANISATION FOR SOME SCHOOLS IN THE BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PROGRAMME

Decision made:

Reasons for your decision : (e.g. as stated in report)

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Signed ………………………………………………………Date……………………..

Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services

STATUTORY NOTICES OF PROPOSALS TO ENABLE THE REORGANISATION FOR SOME SCHOOLS IN THE BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY PROGRAMME

Cabinet Member Councillor David Simmonds

Cabinet Portfolio Education & Children's Services

Officer Contact Claire Alleguen (7854)

Papers with report Appendix A - Details of pre-statutory consultation Appendix B – Consultation cost breakdown Appendix C – Copy of consultation document – ‘Shaping your schools’

HEADLINE INFORMATION

Purpose of report To seek permission to publish Statutory Notices containing proposals to allow reorganisational changes to some schools in the Building Schools for the 21st Century Programme based in the south of the borough.

Contribution to our Development and improvement of education in our schools plans and strategies (Council Plan 2007/10)

Financial The cost of the consultation and the publication of sample scheme Implications notices is £34,648.07 and is included within the current potential £200 million BS21 programme budget.

Relevant Policy N/A Overview Committee

Ward(s) affected All

RECOMMENDATION

That the Cabinet Member for Education and Childrens’ Services agrees to proceed with further consultation by publishing Statutory Notices with proposals to enable the reorganisation of some schools in the Building Schools for the 21st Century Programme from week commencing 7th September 2009.

The reorganisational changes include:

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• Enlarging the premises of Abbotsfield School • Increasing admissions and enlarging the premises of Swakeleys School • Increasing admissions and enlarging the premises of Highfield Primary School • Amending the nature and admissions of the Special Resource Provision (SRP) at Mellow Lane School • Lowering the age range of admissions at Rosedale College • Enlarging the premises of Rosedale College • Increasing admissions and enlarging the premises of Bishopshalt School • Creating new Special Resource Provision at Harlington Community School • Extending the age range and enlarging the premises of Chantry School • Increasing admissions and enlarging the premises of Chantry School • Creating new SLCNUnit at Meadow School • Enlarging the premises of Moorcroft School • Increasing admissions at Moorcroft School

INFORMATION

Reasons for recommendation

Initial pre-statutory consultation with key stakeholders both within and outside of the borough was conducted between 22nd June and 21st July 2009. This consultation attracted significant support for the programme overall, and for the proposals outlined in the consultation document entitled ‘Shaping your schools’. There were a number of points made by individual respondents all of which the LA believes can be adequately addressed and none are serious or strong enough to consider the withdrawal of any of the proposals.

Alternative options considered / risk management

The available options are to:

• Proceed with further consultation through publication of relevant Statutory Notices. • Not to proceed with further consultation and withdraw the current proposals. This option is rejected because the local Authority believes that the proposals are strong and there is not a significant case to withdraw on the basis of feedback received from the pre- statutory consultation.

1.0 Supporting Information

The principal objectives and potential benefits of the proposed reorganisational changes were set out in the BS21 Strategy for Change Part 1 (SfC1) document which was approved by Cabinet on 16th April 2009. The proposals that have been taken forward, which were also the subject of consultation were as set out in the consultation document ‘Shaping your schools’. .

A summary of each proposal is as follows:

1.1 Abbotsfield/Swakeleys Secondary Schools and Highfield Primary School

We propose to fully redevelop the large site which is currently occupied by both Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools. Both schools will be rebuilt on this site, and Highfield Primary School will

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 2 also relocate here. Once rebuilt, 46 new pupil places will be created, which will provide for 7FE (210) intake for each school. Highfield Primary School will also offer an additional 30 pupil places to meet overall predicted demand.

Both Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools will continue to offer single sex learning between years 7 – 11, and some mixed sex learning will be offered to young people at both schools between years 10 and 11. This mixed sex learning will be provided collaboratively between both schools, and will offer a wider range of facilities, opportunities and curriculum choice to young people.

In addition, Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools are looking to form a joint framework of governance and leadership such as a federation or a trust. This would mean that each school retains its own identity, and such an arrangement would help to build stronger links and support greater collaboration through shared expertise and leadership.

1.2 Mellow Lane School

We propose to remodel the school and build on the existing vocational provision to provide a wider range of courses available to young people. This will include supporting and enhancing the existing Humanities specialism. The school will also become a community hub, offering a wider range of opportunities and facilities to young people and the wider community, both inside and outside of school hours.

As a result of BS21, the size of the school site will remain the same, but the planned remodelling will make the best use of available space, and provide a school which meets modern standards plus current and predicted demand for pupil places. We therefore propose to reduce the number of places available at year 7 from 224 to 120 which is in line with current pupil numbers and parental choice.

Mellow Lane is also looking to provide a combined special resource provision to provide 20 pupil places for young people with language and communication needs and autistic spectrum disorder. This will replace the separate provisions currently provided at the school.

We also propose that Mellow Lane forms a ‘hard federation’ with Rosedale College which will provide a positive partnership of two improving schools. This will mean that each school will retain its own identity, but share a single governing body which will agree leadership arrangements for the two schools. Both schools are considering this following DCSF guidance.

1.3 Rosedale College

We propose to rebuild and remodel the school to create an ‘all through school’, to expand the current age range and offer education to young people between the ages of 3 – 19. This will be achieved by creating 60 new primary school places, which will also meet anticipated demand for primary school places in the area.

Rosedale College is also exploring the possibility of becoming a trust school, which will enhance collaboration with other schools, businesses and education providers.

We also propose that Rosedale College forms a ‘hard federation’ with Mellow Lane School which will provide a positive partnership of two improving schools. This will mean that each

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 3 school will retain its own identity, but share a single governing body which will agree leadership arrangements for the two schools.

1.4 Bishopshalt School

Bishopshalt School will be rebuilt and remodelled to build on the schools Music and Performing Arts specialism.

We also propose to provide 60 new places at year 7, an increase from 180 to 240 places, to meet overall predicted demand.

1.5 Harlington Community School

We propose to remodel the school to help meet the needs and requirements of the school’s pupils more effectively.

The school is also looking to host a new special resource provision to provide 20 pupil places for young people with speech, language and communication needs.

Harlington School is also exploring the possibility of seeking trust status which would help them build on existing good working relationships with businesses and other local education providers.

1.6 Uxbridge High School

The school will remain at its current size but will be rebuilt and remodelled, retaining the existing Edwardian building and the new post 16 building recently completed.

Uxbridge High School is also planning to partner with Brunel University to provide new opportunities for young people.

1.7 Barnhill Community School

We propose that Barnhill Community School will benefit from a light refresh, ICT investment and associated building work needed to improve connectivity across the borough.

1.8 Guru Nanak Secondary School

We propose that Guru Nanak Secondary School will benefit ICT investment and associated building work needed to improve connectivity across the borough, and build on collaborative working both inside and outside of the UK.

1.9 Chantry School

Chantry School is a specialist school for young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. We plan to relocate the school on the site currently occupied by Highfield Primary School after and create 20 new places at post-16 to take account of the rising school leaving age.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 4 The school will provide a wider range of vocational opportunities for young people, will offer support for other mainstream schools in the borough, and will provide both inreach and outreach services.

1.10 Meadow High School

Meadow High School provides for young people with complex learning difficulties and autism and we propose that it will be developed to become a centre of expertise based on cognition and learning.

We plan to partially rebuild and partially remodel the school on the existing school site in order to make the best use of the available space to provide a wider range of facilities and opportunities for young people.

We also propose to build a new unit at the school to provide 30 places for young people with speech and communication needs.

1.11 Moorcroft School

Moorcroft School provides for young people with complex needs including autism and severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties. We propose that it will be developed to become a centre of expertise based on cognition and learning and offer outreach support for other mainstream schools.

There will be investment in new ICT, some adaptations to the layout of the school will also be undertaken to help meet the changing needs of students, and an extension to accommodate the increased pupil numbers.

1.12 Hillingdon Tuition Centre

We plan to increase the range of facilities and opportunities at Hillingdon Tuition Centre (HTC) for young people who need to learn away from a mainstream school for a period of time – raising their chances of continuing into mainstream education.

We propose that HTC is relocated to the site where Chantry School is currently located, and then remodelled, rebuilt, and reorganised to provide separate teaching environments to provide separate teaching environments for young people of different age groups. We also plan to invest in new ICT to enhance both teaching and learning experiences.

1.13 The publication of statutory notices – timing

The have been unprecedented changes in demography leading to a significant rise in pupil number projections over recent months. Following published figures from the Office for National Statistics, interim projections indicate that we may need extra places in the borough within and beyond the BS21 timescale. More accurate figures will be available later this year published by the GLA.

With this in mind, we only plan to publish notices to enable required reorganisational changes for the sample scheme schools (Abbotsfield/Swakeleys/Highfield Primary/Rosedale) in September this year. The publication of notices for the rest of the schools in the programme will be made at a later date once more detailed figures are available and have been analysed.

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2. Initial statutory consultation

2.1 The Local Authority conducted an initial pre-statutory consultation between 22nd June and 21st July 2009 which looked at proposals for individual schools and reorganisational changes in some instances (please see section 1 for details). The consultation invited open comment, and the results record the number of times a comment was raised. The results of that consultation are summarised below and presented in full as Appendix A.

Individual responses

• 41 responses from parents/carers • 89 responses from residents • 41 responses from teachers • 3 responses from young people • 5 from community groups • 4 from governors • 1 response from the Trade Unions (ATL/NUT/NASUWT/UNISON/GMB) • 1 response from the Diocese Board for Schools (Church of England) • 1 response from Buckinghamshire County Council • 1 response from Uxbridge College • 1 response from Mellow Lane School’s Senior Leadership Team • 1 response from the Head Teacher of Mellow Lane School

Results

General • Total responses = 205 • Number of respondents that support the BS21 programme overall = 33 (16%) • Number of respondents that support the outlined proposals = 48 (23%) • General objection to investment in BS21 = 3 (1%) • Number of respondents who would like to see investment in schools in the north of the borough = 20 (10%)

Individual schools • Number of respondents that support proposals for Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools = 6 (3%) • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Highfield Primary School = 1 (0.5%) • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Highfield Primary School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Mellow Lane School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Rosedale College = 3 (1.5%) • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Rosedale College = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Bishopshalt School = 1 (0.5%) • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Bishopshalt School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Harlington Community School = 0 • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Harlington Community School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Uxbridge High School = 47 (23%)

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 6 • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Uxbridge High School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Barnhill School = 0 • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Barnhill School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Guru Nanak Secondary School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Guru Nanak Secondary School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Chantry School = 1 (0.5%) • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Chantry School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Meadow High School = 2 (1%) • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Meadow High School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Moorcroft School = 0 • Number of respondents that oppose proposals for Moorcroft School = 0 • Number of respondents that support proposals for Hillingdon Tuition Centre = 3 (1.5%) • Number of respondents that support proposals for Hillingdon Tuition Centre = 0

Other objections – school specific • Opposes the expansion of Highfield Primary to 2FE = 1 respondent (0.5%) • Opposes the relocation of Highfield Primary onto the same site as secondary schools = 1 respondent (0.5%) • Opposes the federation of Mellow Lane School and Rosedale College = 1 respondent (0.5%) • Opposes the reduction of Mellow Lane School from 7 to 4 FE = 5 respondents (2.5%) • Opposes Rosedale becoming an all through school = 1 respondent (0.5%) • Opposes the expansion of Bishopshalt School = 1 respondent 0.5% • Opposed investment in Harlington School on the basis that the future of school is uncertain = 1 respondent (0.5%)

Other objections – general • Opposed the use of school by the wider community and compromising child safety = 1 respondent (0.5%) • Opposed investment in faith schools = 1 respondent (0.5%) • Opposed schools which have split sites = 1 respondent (0.5%)

General Feedback • Wanted to see investment in Haydon School (canteen, 6th form block, performing arts centre) = 18 respondents (9%) Note: this is outside the current BS21 programme – see 2.2 below re north of the borough • Expressed concerns about mixed sex learning at Abbotsfield and Swakeleys schools = 5 respondents (2.5%) • Complained that 'Shaping your schools' was delivered to addresses outside of the borough = 9 respondents (4%) • Supported plans for SRP provision and special schools = 7 respondents (3%) • Supported plans to improve adult education provision including for people who are disabled = 5 respondents (2.5%) • Praised Hillingdon Council for consulting with parents and residents on the future of schools = 5 respondents (2.5%)

2.2 All comments raised in the consultation are summarised below:-

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 7 Comments Frequency ECS Directorate response of point made Expressed overall satisfaction 1 Hillingdon Council is committed to with Hillingdon Council’s respondent providing excellent services across the services borough and advocates this view. The council is also pleased with this feedback, and aims to provide better opportunities for young people and the wider community through BS21. Expressed wish for BS21 to be 20 At present the BS21 programme is focused expanded into the north of the respondents on schools in the south of the Borough. Borough This is a decision made by central government because schools in the south of the Borough are in greater need of investment in terms of overall deprivation and levels of attainment. However, the council recognises the need to transform education across the Borough, and has submitted an Expression of Interest to Partnership for Schools (the organisation which oversees the programme nationally on behalf of Central Government) to include the north of the borough as soon as possible. Supported the overall BS21 33 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Programme respondents and is pleased with the level of support for the BS21 programme. Supported the BS21 proposals 48 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, (overall) respondents and is pleased with the level of support for proposals as set out in ‘Shaping your schools’ Stressed that more schools 1 BS21’s fundamental aim is to transform across the borough should respondent education in Hillingdon. benefit from investment as part The proposals, as outlined in ‘Shaping you of BS21 schools’, aim to provide enough space to provide a world class curriculum for the numbers of pupils we expect to be in the borough in future years. In order to achieve this, Hillingdon Council plans to make the very best use of the investment and the existing school estate. The council wishes to extend the programme into the north of the borough as soon as possible. Concerned about the lack of 1 Eastcote is located in the north of the parental choice within the respondent borough and at present the BS21 Eastcote area programme is focused on schools in the south of the Borough. This is a decision made by central government because schools in the south of the Borough are in

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 8 greater need of investment in terms of overall deprivation and levels of attainment. However, the council recognises the need to transform education across the Borough, and has submitted an Expression of Interest to Partnership for Schools (the organisation which oversees the programme nationally on behalf of Central Government) to include the north of the borough as soon as possible. Opposed investment in BS21 3 Hillingdon Council believes that the BS21 respondents programme will support educational transformation in the borough. The programme will help to raise standards and provide opportunities so that every young person in the borough can unlock their talents and achieve their very best. The programme will deliver wider benefits in terms of curriculum choice and facilities for the wider community. Without investment in this BS21 programme, the council would not be able to achieve this.

Questioned the robustness of 2 Pupil place planning for BS21 has been BS21 pupil place planning and respondents influenced by a range of factors including concerned that there will not be demographic projections and the demand enough capacity for places. The proposed capacity in the south of the borough provides sufficient pupil places at the time of consultation. We will however, be reviewing this position when any changes to demographic forecasts are received. Criticised the management of 1 Hillingdon Council believes that the the BS21 programme respondent management of BS21 is robust. The BS21 programme was audited in May this year by 4p’s – an arm of the Local Government Association who specialise in local government's partnership and project delivery. The review panel who conducted the audit reported the BS21 has an enthusiastic and good team, and that it was particularly impressed with the programme’s strong governance.

Stressed that SEN provision in 1 At present, schools in the north of the the North of the Borough respondent Borough, including SEN schools are not should receive investment included in BS21. However, Hillingdon Council is keen to see investment in

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 9 schools in the north of the borough as soon as possible. Once Partnership for Schools has determined if and when schools in the North of the Borough are eligible for investment, Hillingdon Council will determine which schools in the North of the Borough would best benefit from investment in order to transform education across the borough. This could also include SEN schools. Requested that Haydon School 18 Haydon School is located in the North of should receive investment as respondents the Borough. part of BS21 (canteen, 6th At present, schools in the north of the form block, performing arts borough, are not included in BS21. centre) However, Hillingdon Council is keen to see investment in schools in the North of the Borough as soon as possible. Once Partnership for Schools has determined if and when schools in the north of the borough are eligible for investment, Hillingdon Council will determine which schools in the North of the Borough would best benefit from investment in order to transform education across the borough. Expressed concerns about 1 Through BS21, Hillingdon Council aims to Mellow Lane's current respondent support the improvement of standards at performance Mellow Lane School Developing a hard federation between Mellow Lane School and Rosedale college will create a partnership of two improving schools. As a result of this arrangement, young people at both schools will benefit from a wider range of teaching expertise and greater opportunities and facilities, particularly those pupils who are between the ages of 14 and 19. Requested investment in 3 There are currently no secondary schools schools in the West Drayton respondents in the West Drayton area. The nearest area (inc. primary) secondary schools are Harlington School which will receive investment under BS21 and Stockley Academy which, as a new school, falls outside BS21 investment. Both schools are within acceptable travelling limits. The BS21 programme is part of a national secondary school programme. Future investment in primary schools may be possible through the Primary Capital Programme.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 10 Wanted to see investment in 1 The BS21 programme is part of a national Harefield Infant and Junior respondent secondary school programme. Future School investment in primary schools may be possible through the Primary Capital Programme. Wanted to see investment in 1 The BS21 programme is part of a national Harlyn Primary School respondent secondary school programme. Future investment in primary schools may be possible through the Primary Capital Programme. Supported proposals for SRP 7 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, provision and special schools respondents and is pleased there is support for our proposals to improve SRP provision and special schools. Concerned that there are not 1 Hillingdon Council recognises that, at enough schools in the borough respondent present,additional capacity is needed for young people with special within the borough for young people with needs special needs, and is aiming to address this through BS21. At Meadow High School, a new unit will be built on the site to provide 30 places for young people with severe language and communication needs. At Chantry School, we will provide 20 new places at the school for young people up to the age of 19 to take into account the raising of the participation age. At Moorcroft School, we are exploring the possibility of providing up to an additional 12 new pupil places. In additional, we are looking to provide two new Special Resource Provisions at Mellow Lane and Harlington Schools. Mellow Lane is looking to provide a combined provision of 20 pupil places for young people with language and communication needs and autistic spectrum disorder. Harlington School is also looking to host a new provision to provide 20 pupil places for young people with speech and communication needs. Praised the performance of 1 As a result of BS21, Meadow High School Meadow High School respondent will build on its strengths and specialism in cognition and learning and will offer both inreach and outreach services – providing a greater range of facilities and opportunities for young people. Supported the proposals for 2 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Meadow High School respondents and is pleased there is support for our proposals for Meadow High School.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 11 Supported proposals for 2 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Hillingdon Tuition Centre respondents and is pleased there is support for our (HTC) proposals for HTC Concerned about the 1 At present, the building which HTC is relocation of HTC – opposition respondent located is in poor condition with limited from young people and parents facilities available. To provide the space needed to offer greater opportunities and facilities, we propose that HTC is moved to the site where Chantry School is located. This will result in the improved engagement of young people and raise their chances of continuing into effective education. Concerned that there will not 1 We believe that the proposed investment be enough investment or respondent and improvements at HTC will support improvements at HTC young people who need to learn away from mainstream school for a period time, providing them with more positive outcomes and the skills and knowledge they need in order to be successful in mainstream schools, colleges and the local community. Supported proposals for 1 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Chantry School respondent and is pleased there is support for our proposals for Chantry School. Expressed concerns about 1 BS21 primary aim is to transform young people's current respondent education in the borough. Through the prospects on leaving Chantry programme we will provide 20 new places School at the school for young people up to the age of 19. The school will relocate to a new building providing a wider range of opportunities and facilities. The school will also develop its vocational provision such as apprenticeships – better preparing young people for employment. This range of deliverables under BS21 will help to provide a more positive outcome for young people attending the school. Praised Swakeleys School - 1 Through BS21, Swakeleys School will High Standards respondent build on its strengths and will be able to provide a wider range of opportunities and facilities for young people and the wider community through greater collaboration with Abbotsfield School. Praised Abbotsfield School and 2 Through BS21, Abbotsfield School will teachers respondents build on its strengths and will be able to provide a wider range of opportunities and facilities for young people and the wider community through greater collaboration with Swakeleys School.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 12 Supported proposals for 6 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Abbotsfield and Swakeleys respondents and is pleased there is support for our Schools proposals for both Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools. Expressed concerns about 5 As part of BS21 proposals for Abbotsfield mixed sex learning at respondents and Swakeleys Schools, we plan to Abbotsfield and Swakeleys continue to offer single sex learning to schools young people between years 7 and 11. In order to provide a greater curriculum choice, opportunities and facilities, both schools will provide some mixed learning between years 10-11 which will be provided collaboratively. Young people will be able to opt into this mixed learning, if they choose to. Concerned that Swakeleys 1 As part of BS21 proposals for Swakeleys would be a mixed school respondent School, the school will be rebuilt and will continue to offer single sex learning to girls between years 7 – 11. It will not be a mixed school, but will collaboratively offer some mixed learning opportunities for young people in years 10 -11 with Abbotsfield School. Supported the provision of 1 BS21 will continue to offer the option of single sex learning at respondent single sex learning at Swakeleys School Swakeleys School for girls up to year 11, but will also provide a greater range of facilities and opportunities for young people in years 10 – 11 through collaboration with Abbotsfield School. It will not be a mixed school, but will collaboratively offer some mixed learning opportunities for young people in years 10 -11 with Abbotsfield School. Supported mixed learning at 1 BS21 will continue to offer the option of Abbotsfield and Swakeleys respondent single sex learning at both Abbotsfield and Schools Swakeleys Schools for young people up to year 11, but will also provide some mixed learning opportunities for young people in years 10 – 11 which will be provided collaboratively by both schools. This will provide a wider range of facilities and curriculum opportunities for young people. Concerned about the 1 Through rebuilding and remodelling of both expansion of Abbotsfield and respondent schools, we will be able to provide enough Swakeleys Schools (large capacity to provide a modern and numbers of pupils) engaging curriculum for a larger number of young people. This will also be optimised through collaborative working between the schools. As demand for school places increases in

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 13 this area of Hillingdon, we need to be able to provide an increased number of available places to meet this demand, and provide 21st Century education provision for young people within the borough. Concerns about access to Pole 2 At present, the proposals for the Hill Road (adjacent to respondents Abbotsfield/Swakeleys and Highfield Abbotsield/Swakeleys/Highfield Schools site, are still at an early stage. site) However, as plans progress, the impact on the locality of the site will be taken very seriously, and disruption will be mitigated where possible. When our plans are more firm for this site, we plan to further consult residents before an outline planning application is submitted. Stressed that the common land 1 This land is not owned by the Council and that is next to Pole Hill Road respondent is not part of the school estate. Therefore, and is currently occupied by a the council cannot use this land as part of caravan, should be used for the BS21 programme. BS21 Supported proposals for 1 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Highfield Primary School respondent and is pleased there is support for our proposal for Highfield Primary School. Requested that Highfield 1 Under BS21, there are no current plans to Primary School retains its own respondent change the identity or governance of identity and management once Highfield Primary School. the school has relocated Opposed the expansion of 1 The BS21 programme presents a unique Highfield Primary to 2FE respondent opportunity to relocate and rebuild Highfield Primary School at the same site as Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools. Once the Highfield Primary School has been rebuilt, it will have more capacity to provide a more modern curriculum as well as provide one additional form of entry to meet future demand for primary school places. Opposed the relocation of 1 Once Highfield Primary School has been Highfield Primary School to the respondent relocated and rebuilt, it will function as a same site as secondary school in its own right, and boundaries schools between the secondary and primary provision will be installed. However there will be opportunities to access facilities which will benefit all pupils at Highfield Opposed the proposals for 1 Hillingdon Council believes that the Mellow Lane School respondent proposals as outlined in the consultation document ‘Shaping your schools’, will make the best use of the school site and provide a greater range of opportunities

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 14 and facilities for young people in the context of a federation with Rosedale College. Opposed the reduction of 5 Through BS21, we plan to remodel the capacity at Mellow Lane from 7 respondents school which aims to make the best use of to 4 FE available space to meet modern standards. The reduction will meet current and predicted demand for pupil places. Concerned that the reduction 2 The proposal to reduce Mellow Lane of available places at Mellow respondents School to 4FE is based on a range of Lane School will reduce factors including demographic projections, parental choice considered in the context of the BS21 programme as a whole and pupil place planning in the south of the borough. Our proposals do take into consideration parental choice trends over recent years and aim to reflect these. Opposed the federation of 1 Hillingdon Council believes that a Mellow Lane and Rosedale respondent federation would provide a positive Schools partnership between two improving schools, will raise standards and will offer young people a broad and diverse curriculum particularly between the ages of 14-19. Good practice and specialist practitioners will be able to be shared between both schools, proving benefits and opportunities to both schools in terms of curriculum and staff. Felt that Rosedale and Mellow 2 A federation requires the establishment of Lane Schools should retain respondents an executive governing body which will separate governing bodies to agree leadership arrangements for the two promote the schools separately schools. However, both schools will retain their own identity within the federation, Concerned about the 1 The proposal to reduce Mellow Lane availability of mixed sex respondent School to 4FE is based on a range of learning provision in the locality factors including demographic projections, of Mellow Lane School considered in the context of the BS21 programme as a whole and pupil place planning in the south of the borough. Our proposals also take into consideration parental choice trends over recent years Based on the current information, we believe that we are providing the right number of pupil places at this school. . Concerned that reducing 1 A federation between Rosedale College available pupil places at respondent and Mellow Lane School will provide more Mellow Lane School will benefits and opportunities for young reduce options for young people. Both schools will benefit from people greater collaboration and the sharing of specialist resources and staff.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 15 Through remodelling and by making the best use of available space, Mellow Lane school will be able to offer a modern learning environment where young people can unlock their talents and achieve their very best. There will be wider curriculum opportunities offered, particularly for young people aged between 14-19. Concerned that plans under 1 Pupil place planning for BS21 has been BS21 to reduce capacity at respondent influenced by a range of factors including Mellow Lane School, will put demographic projections and the demand pressure on other secondary for places. Additional capacity at other schools in the borough schools will be created through BS21, providing enough pupil places to meet current predicted demand in the south of the borough overall. Supported proposals for 3 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Rosedale College respondents and is pleased there is support for our proposal for Rosedale College. Opposed Rosedale College 1 By making Rosedale College an all becoming an all through school respondent through school through BS21, the school will be able to offer a wide range of facilities for younger children, help ease the move between primary and secondary school and create 60 new primary places, meeting anticipated demand. Concerned that primary school 1 Once Rosedale College has been rebuilt aged children would be respondent and remodelled, it will be organised in such overwhelmed by the older a way as to separate infant and other young people at Rosedale provision. College Opposed investment in 1 Hillingdon Council recognises that Harlington School if the future respondent Harlington School could be affected if the of the school is uncertain expansion of Heathrow Airport goes ahead. However, this is not likely to happen until far into the future and improvements are needed in the short- term so that the school can provide a modern and engaging curriculum, and to provide enough pupil places in the area, now and into the future. Praised the performance of 8 Through BS21, Uxbridge High School will Uxbridge High School respondents build on its success as a Specialist Technology College, and opportunities for young people will be improved through a partnership with Brunel University. Supported the proposals for 47 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Uxbridge High School respondents and is pleased there is support for our proposal for Uxbridge High School.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 16 Stressed that Uxbridge High 1 The type of procurement for each school School should not be procured respondent has yet to be finally decided, however though a Private Finance Hillingdon Council’s current view is that a Initiative (PFI) PFI build would not be appropriate for this school Supported the retention of the 2 BS21 and Town Planning are keen to Edwardian building at Uxbridge respondents retain the Edwardian Building which is a High School as part of BS21 rich heritage feature of the school, to provide a unique mixture of old and new buildings at the school. Supported the links between 1 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Uxbridge High School and respondent and is pleased there is support for Brunel University as part of improved opportunities for young people BS21 as a result of a partnership between Uxbridge High School and Brunel University. Suggested that the area 1 BS21 will provide investment to transform around Uxbridge High School respondent education in the borough, as well as should also be improved provide wider opportunities for young people and the wider community within schools. Whilst BS21 investment does not include areas outside of schools, BS21 is anticipated to be a catalyst for investment in areas surrounding the schools that we propose to improve. Opposed investment in 1 Hillingdon Council recognises that the Harlington School on the basis respondent potential expansion of Heathrow Airport that the future of the school is could impact the Harlington School. If it uncertain were to happen, it would not happen until far into the future. Improvements are needed in the near future to ensure that the school can provide a modern and engaging curriculum, and enough pupil places for young people in the area to meet current and predicted demand. Supported proposals for 1 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, Bishopshalt School respondent and is pleased there is support for our proposal for Bishopshalt School. Opposed the expansion of 1 Bishopshalt is a popular school, and is Bishopshalt School respondent currently oversubscribed. Investment is needed at this school in order to extend and remodel buildings and to provide a wider range of facilities and opportunities and facilities for young people, as well as provide an additional 60 places a year to meet overall predicted demand. Praised recent improvements 1 As a result of BS21, the school will

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 17 at Bishopshalt School respondent improve further, building on the school’s Performing Arts and Music specialism. This will be achieved through innovative design and organisation, providing new facilities and opportunities for young people. Concerned that Bishopshalt 1 Pupil place planning across all the BS21 School will expand more than respondent schools is based on a range of factors the proposed 60 new places at including demographic projections, as well year 7 as individual site capacity. Increasing the number of available places at year 7 from 180 to 240, will help meet overall predicted demand for places in the south of the borough but there are no current plans to increase beyond this level. Requested a drop-off area to 1 We are in the early stages of the design be included in the design of respondent process, and cannot specify that level of Bishopshalt School to minimise detail at the moment. However, BS21 will disruption to local residents develop a traffic management strategy which will consider these type of issues as the design process moves forward in due course. Opposed schools which have 1 Under BS21, we will not be investing in split sites respondent schools which have split or multiple sites. Stressed that investment 1 Under BS21, we plan to invest in a range should be made in improving respondent of schools to raise standards so that all schools young people have access to a good school Stressed that investment 1 As part of our BS21 proposals, we plan to should be made in schools respondent invest in a range of schools, including which are currently over some that are currently over subscribed to subscribed ensure that all young people have access to a good school. Expressed that the ‘Shaping 3 Whilst one of the key aims of the BS21 your schools’ consultation was respondents programme is to transform education in the only relevant to people with borough, it also has a wider remit to families provide a wider range of community facilities and services through schools such as adult education and sports and leisure. It is Hillingdon Council’s view therefore, that the ‘Shaping your schools’ consultation is relevant to all residents in the borough who use the council’s services. Complained that 'Shaping your 9 In response to comments from the schools' was delivered outside respondents previous round of BS21 consultation that of the Borough information and feedback forms were not reaching every household in the borough, Hillingdon Council decided to use another

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 18 distribution method for this consultation to improve performance. In this instance, Hillingdon Council used the Royal Mail to distribute the ‘Shaping your schools’ consultation document. The distribution method that the Royal Mail use is based on post code rather than street name, and therefore in some instances, consultation documents were distributed to addresses outside of the borough which share postcodes that are similar to addresses within the borough. However, as parents/carers outside of the borough send their children to Hillingdon schools, and residents outside of the borough use Hillingdon’s services, it is believed that it was not inappropriate for people outside of the borough to participate in this consultation.

Praised Hillingdon Council for 5 Hillingdon Council welcomes the feedback consulting with parents and respondents received as a result of consultation and residents on the future of engagement with schools, residents, schools parents and carers and the wider community. Communication is at the heart of the programme, and feedback we have received will continue to help shape the programme as it progresses. Concerned that there is not 1 Engagement with schools, residents and enough engagement with respondent the wider community is at the heart of the schools and the wider programme. Feedback received as a community result of the consultation process, as well as ongoing dialogue with schools has helped shape the programme as it progresses. We have established a framework of working groups with schools to discuss and agree key programme decisions. The BS21 team has conducted two borough wide consultations. At the beginning of this year we consulted on the broad principles of Building Schools for the 21st Century (BS21) including our educational transformational vision and objectives, and some of the options we were considering for the school estate. The second phase of consultation took place between 22nd June and 21st July 2009. The aim of this was to seek views on specific proposals for individual schools in the BS21 programme and to enable the

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 19 council to enter into a statutory process to allow school reorganisational changes where necessary – such as the expansion of Bishopshalt School. As the programme develops, we will be consulting in more detail, and continuing our engagement with schools, residents and the wider community. Questioned the relevance of 1 Hillingdon Council is committed to consultation respondent providing excellent services for residents including schools. Feedback from residents through consultation is crucial and helps the council plan for and deliver the services that the communities need, in the areas where they need them. Complained that only one drop 1 The consultation entitled ‘Shaping your in session was conducted for respondent schools’ was distributed to every residents in the north of the household in the borough to ensure that borough. every resident in Hillingdon had an opportunity to comment on our proposals. We held a number of drop in sessions, including a session in Ruislip Manor Library to give residents and parents and carers an opportunity to talk to a member of the BS21 team and to ask questions. It was felt, that as the proposals at this stage are for schools in the south of the borough only, that greater emphasis should be given to drop-in sessions in the locality of the schools themselves. If a resident or parent/carer was unable to attend any of the drop in sessions, the BS21 team were, and continue to be contactable by telephone or by email. Requested that engagement 1 Hllingdon Council values the feedback and with teachers is given due respondent opinions of all people who either live or consideration work in the borough, including teachers. Any feedback received from teachers as part of any consultation relating to BS21 has been and will be given full and equal consideration. Requested that copies of the 1 Hillingdon Council can provide copies of ‘shaping you schools’ are respondent public information such as ‘shaping your made available in Welsh. schools’ in other languages to non English speakers/readers at request. Requested that parents are 1 As and when details are known about the given information throughout respondent construction for individual schools, the construction so that they can BS21 team will work closely with schools prepare their children to ensure that parents are regularly informed of the construction programme

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 20 and if it will affect their child(ren) in any way. The BS21 team will ensure that any potential disruption that could affect the young people at schools is minimised where possible. Requested a map indicating 1 As part of a previous BS21 consultation the location of schools to be respondent undertaken earlier this year, our materials included in the consultation included a map of where each school is document located in the borough. This map is also available online at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/BS21 As ‘Shaping your schools’ was the next phase of consultation, it was not deemed necessary to include a map at this stage. However, large maps were provided at information stands across the borough. Requested more information to 3 ‘Shaping your schools’ focused on be included in ‘Shaping your respondents proposals for specific schools in the schools’ including Ofsted context of the BS21 programme. It was information, construction not deemed relevant to include information programme, entry criteria etc outside of the BS21 programme such as Ofsted reports which are available online. The programme is still in the early stages of development. As the programme progresses, further information will be widely made available including matters relating to the construction programme, both for the programme as a whole, and for each individual school. Questioned whether the image 2 The imagery throughout the whole of on the front cover of the respondents ‘Shaping your schools’ aimed to reflect the ‘shaping your schools’ rich multi-cultural nature of the borough. represents schools in Because the cover image was large, a Hillingdon high-quality image was required. It was felt that the image we chose from an image library showed young people and education in a positive light. However, whilst the front cover contained an image of three girls of a white ethnic background, we believe that the imagery overall contained in the ‘Shaping your schools’ reflected the diverse cultural mix within the borough, and included images of young people of a variety of ethic backgrounds, faiths and genders. Indeed, the vast majority of the images of young people included in the document, not including the front cover, are of young people attending Hillingdon schools.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 21 Stressed that it is unclear 1 The proposals outlined of Highfield Primary where Highfield Primary respondent School in ‘Shaping your schools are clearly School is proposed to relocate linked to the redevelopment of the existing in ‘Shaping your schools’ Abbotsfield and Swakeleys site. Indeed, the document outlines that ‘Highfield Primary School will relocate from its existing adjacent site’. Questioned why the federation 1 The federation of Queensmead and of Queensmead and respondent Northwood Schools is not part of BS21, Northwood Schools was and therefore was not subject to omitted from the consultation consultation about the programme. Concerned that BS21 is being 1 The BS21 Strategy for Change Part 1 driven by land strategy, rather respondent document clearly articulates plans which than educational improvements are based on transforming education and raising standards so that every young person has access to a good school, can unlock their talents and achieve their very best. This strategy was submitted to Partnerships for Schools (PfS) in April. In order to achieve this vision, we want to maximise investment in our schools, and utilise the existing school estate and subsequent available land to its potential. The sale of land as part of this programme is not a priority, and does not influence the decisions that have been made in regards to the school estate. The only school site which potentially could be sold in whole or in part, is the site where Hillingdon Tuition Centre is currently located. As you are aware, this site will be vacant once all schools have been improved, and in some instances, relocated.

Concerned that young people’s 1 BS21 will involve intrusive work to schools learning will be affected whilst respondent in the programme. the BS21 programme is However, we will manage our programme underway to avoid disruption to the day-to-day working of a school, so that young people can continue to learn whilst the work is underway. Requested details about adult 1 Details about adult education within education within Hillingdon respondent Hillingdon can be downloaded from the council’s website at: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?artic leid=7638 Supported plans to improve 5 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, adult education provision respondents and is pleased there is support for our (including disabled) plans to improve facilities and opportunities for young people and the wider community as part of BS21, including adult education

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 22 provision. Supported plans to provide out 1 Hillingdon Council advocates this view, of hours facilities and respondent and is pleased there is support for our opportunities for young people plans to improve facilities and opportunities for young people and the wider community as part of BS21, including at times outside of normal school hours. Requested that facilities in 1 One of the key aims of BS21 is to make schools should be made respondent schools more accessible to the local available at evening and community, and provide a wide range of weekends new facilities and opportunities. It is likely that these benefits would be available outside normal school hours such as evenings and weekends. Requested that more sport and 2 Hillingdon Council is committed to leisure facilities are made respondents providing excellent services. Hillingdon available across the borough to Council advocates this view, and is residents at a reasonable cost pleased there is support for our plans to improve facilities and opportunities for young people and the wider community as part of BS21, including sport and leisure facilities. The pricing structure of these facilities will be in line with other services across the borough, but will not be fully determined until much further in the programme. Opposed the use of schools by 1 In Hillingdon’s schools, the council’s the wider community (child respondent primary interest is the health, safety and safety) well being of young people attending or visiting schools. Any community activity within schools will be professionally and sensitively managed to ensure that the safety of young people is maintained. Young people are not at schools all of the time and BS21 presents a unique opportunity to make the very best use of the investment in schools, and will provide a wider range of facilities and opportunities to the wider community. Requested that young peoples 2 In Hillingdon’s schools, the council’s health and safety is considered respondents primary interest is the health, safety and as part of BS21 well being of young people attending or visiting schools. This ethos is an integral to BS21 and is a key consideration in the planning, construction and overall delivery of the programme. Would like to see inter-school 1 At present, all schools in the borough work partnerships across the respondent collaboratively with each other and the borough to benefit young Local Authority. Through BS21, we are

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 23 people proposing to create formal ‘partnership’ arrangements between some schools to create wider curriculum options, facilities and opportunities for young people – particularly for those aged between 14-19. These include:

• A federation between Mellow Lane School and Rosedale College • A federation or trust between Swakeleys and Abbotsfield Schools • A trust arrangement at Harlington School

In additional, through ICT investment in all schools in the programme, young people will benefit greater connectivity across the borough, and collaborative working between schools both inside and outside of the UK. Advocated the provision of a 2 BS21’s fundamental aim is to transform larger number of small schools respondents education in Hillingdon. rather than a smaller number The proposals, as outlined in Shaping you of large schools schools’, aim to provide enough space to provide a world class curriculum for the numbers of pupils we expect to be in the borough in future years. In order to achieve this, Hillingdon Council plans to make the very best use of the investment and the existing school estate. As part of this, we propose to change the available capacity of some of the schools in the programme in order to provide a modern and engaging curriculum, and provide enough pupil places to meet overall predicted demand. It would not be cost effective to build entirely new schools to meet our aims. Requested investment in 2 BS21 aims to build and provide a range of sports, music and arts as part respondents facilities and opportunities to be made of BS21 available to young people and the wider community, including sports and other leisure facilities. This includes plans for Bishopshalt School to provide new facilities that will complement and build on the school’s existing Music and Performing Arts specialism. Requested that BS21 designs 1 As part of BS21, any school development for schools give consideration respondent will have to comply with national building

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 24 to acoustics, especially for regulations and other standards including hearing impaired children and acoustics and accessibility. young people with other special needs Expressed that BS21 designs 2 Hillingdon Council is obliged to meet the for schools should be respondents national, andGovernment Office for sustainable, and include London’s targets for sustainability. As part ‘green’ initiatives of BS21, we will endeavour to implement as many sustainable and renewable resources as possible including materials. Requested that transport plans 1 BS21 will need to submit a green school for young people are also respondent travel plan, and in some cases, a full traffic considered as part of BS21 impact assessment as part of any planning application for the individual sites. Expressed that schools would 4 The main aim of BS21 is to transform improve if there was improved respondents education, and better pupil engagement discipline through inspirational learning environments and personalised learning. This would also support teachers to help young people unlock their talents and achieve their very best. Requested that BS21 attracts 1 BS21 will transform education in the better quality teachers into the respondent borough, and will provide inspiring learning borough environments and stat-of-the art facilities – including those for teachers. The programme will also provide a greater range of career opportunities for teachers which will mean that the borough will attract and retain quality teachers for years to come. Stressed the importance of 1 The main aim of BS21 is to transform strong teachers in schools respondent education, and better pupil engagement through inspirational learning environments and personalised learning. This would also support teachers to help young people unlock their talents and achieve their very best. Requested that investment is 1 BS21 will transform education in the also made in teaching staff respondent borough, and will provide inspiring learning environments and stat-of-the art facilities – including those for teachers. The programme will also provide a greater range of career opportunities for teachers which will mean that the borough will attract and retain quality teachers for years to come. Expressed that improvement in 2 The main aim of BS21 is to transform schools is down to the quality respondents education, and better pupil engagement of teaching through inspirational learning environments and personalised learning. This would

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 25 also support teachers to help young people unlock their talents and achieve their very best. Felt that the quality of teaching 1 This is outside of the BS21 programme. in Hillingdon is inferior to that respondent However, this comment will be circulates to of neighbouring Authorities the relevant officer(s) within Hillingdon Council. Concerned that the salaries of 1 This is covered by OfSTED inspections for leadership teams of schools respondent which there are specific judgements. are too high and do not represent value for money Concerned about the removal 1 Hillingdon Council understands the of Central Government funding respondent concern in the context of the current to undertake BS21 economic climate. PfS has confirmed that the council is in wave 6 of the national programme, and as such, Hillingdon Council understands that funding will be available to transform education in the south of the borough. Questioned if BS21 would 2 BS21 is being funded through Central come from Central respondents Government. Government of local taxation Questioned if BS21 would be 1 BS21 is funded through Central funded as a result of the respondent Government grat and PFI credits. disposal of public assets Questioned how BS21 will be 1 PfS’s expectation is that Hillingdon Council maintained moving forward respondent will have to demonstrate appropriate future maintenance regimes to protect the capital investment being made in schools. Stressed that all young people 1 Hillingdon Council advocates this view and should have access to the best respondent believes that the BS21 programme is vital education possible and will support educational transformation in the borough so that all young people will have access to a good school. The programme will help to raise standards and provide opportunities so that every young person in the borough can unlock their talents and achieve their very best. The programme will deliver wider benefits in terms of curriculum choice and facilities for the wider community. Without investment in this BS21 programme, the council would not be able to achieve this.

Requested that class sizes be 1 This is outside of the BS21 programme. reduced respondent However, this comment will be circulates to the relevant officer(s) within Hillingdon Council.

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 26 Requested that more physical 1 As part of BS21, we are planning to education is made available to respondent improve sports and leisure facilities which young people for health are available to young people and the reasons wider community. This is part of a wider strategy to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in conjunction with healthy school meals and the mend programme. Requested that ethnic minority 1 Hillingdon Council already provides ethnic language courses are made respondent minority language courses at either available at evenings and evenings and weekends at the following weekends. venues: • Harlington Adult Education Centre • Brookfield Adult Education Centre • Uxbridge College – Hayes Campus Requested that catchment 1 There are no catchment areas for areas are amended so that respondent Hillingdon Schools. The school parents have a wider choice of admissions criteria decides who is schools admitted. The last criteria is distance, so their proximity to a school could influence their application. Comments about application 1 Information about applying for secondary criteria for Guru Nanak School respondent schools in the borough can be viewed here: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?artic leid=9173 Opposed investment in faith 1 BS21 promotes choice, diversity and schools respondent accessibility. Faith schools are part of a wider offering across the borough, providing wider parental choice. Stressed that all young people 1 Hillingdon Council promotes choice, should have an equal respondent diversity and accessibility. Whilst some opportunity to attend all schools to specify a particular faith in their schools in the borough and not application criteria, some schools take a be discriminated against on percentage of young people from other any terms such as faith faiths. This is not mandatory. However, if a faith school in the borough has capacity, and a young person of another faith has applied, the school must take that young person. Requested that Christianity is 1 BS21 promotes choice, diversity and promoted in schools respondent accessibility. Faith schools are part of a wider offering across the borough, providing wider parental choice. Requested that social 1 This is covered by OfSTED inspections for responsibility is addressed and respondent which there are specific judgements. promoted in schools Requested that healthy eating 1 As part of a wider strategy to improve the is promoted in schools respondent health and wellbeing of young people in the borough, Hillingdon Council is obliged

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 27 to meet nutrition based targets set by Central Government. Healthy eating is already promoted in schools as part of the Council’s Happy Healthy Here campaign and healthy school meals. Requested that recycling 1 Hillingdon Council works closely with initiatives are promoted within respondent schools on a variety of sustainability schools initiatives including recycling. These initiatives will continue as part of BS21. Requested that technology is 1 Technology is already part of the taught in Hillingdon’s schools respondent curriculum, and through BS21, we plan to invest in new ICT facilities in all schools in the programme, to offer a greater range of facilities and opportunities. Requested that a community 1 This is outside of the BS21 programme. centre for young girls in the respondent However, this comment will be circulates to borough is commissioned the relevant officer(s) within Hillingdon Council. Expressed that young people 1 Anybody under 16 has a right to education, who are illegal immigrants respondent if they have a legal status in this country should not have access to such as leave to remain. Schools will not education admit children who are not allowed access to public funds. Requested that the road and 1 This is outside of the BS21 programme. pavement on King Edward respondent However, this comment will be circulates to Road is improved the relevant officer(s) within Hillingdon Council.

3. Conclusion

3.1 All points of objection raised so far can be addressed by the Local Authority, and offer no significant reasons for not proceeding with further consultation. Further consultation will provide key stakeholders the opportunity to elaborate on their points or make further points of objection.

Financial Implications Carmel Evans – Principal Accountant

The cost of £34,648.07 for this consultation including the publication of notices for sample scheme schools is included in the BS21 programme budget which was approved by cabinet in June 2007.

The successful bid to enter the national BSF Programme will bring major capital benefit to the secondary schools in the borough. The overall programme development forecast, overall capital affordability of the programme and annual lifecycle and FM costs will be identified and reported to Cabinet prior to OBC submission in January 2010. We have identified various risks associated, for example with the financial markets and contractors as a result of the current ‘credit crunch’. Under the current timescale we will be seeking Financial Close in the Summer of 2011, some two years away. There will be a number of opportunities to re-evaluate the extent of the risk as the Programme develops, with the best opportunity at the Outline Business Case when considered by Cabinet in January 2010.

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EFFECT ON RESIDENTS, SERVICE USERS & COMMUNITIES

What will be the effect of the recommendation?

Consultation Required

This report requests further consultation with all key stakeholders by publishing the necessary Statutory Notices and prescribed information to progress the programme proposals. This further consultation will inform any decision to be taken by the council. The key stakeholders to be consulted at the Statutory Notice stage include the relevant school Governing Body, staff, Trade Unions, parents, ward councillors, neighbouring Local Authorities and any other person or body likely to be affected by such proposals

CORPORATE IMPLICATIONS

Legal Simon Jones – Principal Corporate Lawyer Under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 the local education authority is under a statutory duty, if it proposes to make a prescribed alteration to one of its schools, to publish details of their proposals. All of the proposed alterations described in paragraph 1 of this report are “prescribed” for the purposes of the legislation e.g. an enlargement of the premises, an increase in pupil numbers in any relevant age group, the establishment or discontinuance of educational provision for pupils with special educational. Under the Constitution the Cabinet member for Education and Children’s Services has the necessary authority to agree the recommendation contained in this report.

Corporate Property Gerry Edwards – Head of Corporate Property The Head of Corporate Property has reviewed this report and supports the recommendation.

Procurement Bob Alabaster - Head of Procurement The Head of Procurement has reviewed this report, has no comments to add and therefore support the recommendation made.

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BACKGROUND PAPERS

Appendix A - Details of pre-statutory consultation

This consultation took place between 22nd June and 21st July 2009. It sought comment on a number of proposals that the Council wants to take forward which will require the reorganisation of schools in some instances. This exercise also sought to identify the level of support for the proposals, and to identify any major objections before the publication of notices to enable aforementioned school reorganisation.

Another primary aim of the consultation was to be as inclusive as possible, and give schools, residents and parents and carers opportunities to engage with the programme, ask questions, and participate in the consultation. Copies of the consultation document ‘Shaping your schools’ were distributed to every household within the borough, out of borough parents/carers and other key statutory stakeholders via Royal Mail. The feedback forms contained within ‘Shaping your schools’ were freepost, so respondents could send in their comments free of change.

The BS21 team also hosted exhibitions in a number of public venues across the borough. Copies of ‘Shaping your schools’ where made available at these locations and respondents could either leave their feedback forms in ballot boxes provided, or respond at their leisure. The exhibitions were held for the duration of the consultation period at the following locations:

• Civic Centre, Uxbridge • Hayes One Stop Shop, Hayes • Ruislip Manor Library, Ruislip Manor • Harlington Library, Hayes • Central Library, Uxbridge

In addition, the BS21 team hosted a number of other drop-in-centres, presentations and other community engagement activities to raise awareness of the programme, and encourage participation with all of Hillingdon’s communities. These events are listed below:

Date Event 10th June Briefing to Members, Education POC 20th June Streets Ahead 22nd June Black and Ethnic Minorities Assembly 29th June Older Peoples Assembly 30th June Drop-in session, Harlington Library 1st July Presentation to Hillingdon’s Inter-Faith Network 8th July Drop-in session, Civic Centre 11th July Drop-in session, Chimes Shopping Centre 14th July Drop-in session, Hayes One Stop Shop 17th July Drop-in session, Ruislip Manor Library 18th July Drop-in session, Central Library

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Appendix B – Consultation cost breakdown

Quantity Cost Total Distribution Royal Mail door to door service 1 £5587.07 £5587.07 (In borough residents) Out of borough parents 1 £575.00 £575.00 Printing Consultation booklets 1 £18589.00 £18589.00 Pull up stands complete 6 £185.00 £1110.00 Posters for pull up stands only 3 £115.00 £345.00 A1 Posters 15 £32.13 £482.00 Design Consultation booklets 1 £500 £500 A1 posters 3 £36.66 £110 Publication of notices in Uxbridge Gazette and Uxbridge Leader Increase admissions and enlarge 1 £1300 £1300 school premises Swakeleys School Enlarge premises of Abbotsfield 1 £1250 £1250 School Increase admissions and enlarge 1 £1600 £1600 school Highfield School Enlarge school premises Rosedale 1 £1600 £1600 College Change age range Rosedale College 1 £1600 £1600 Total £34,648.07

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Cabinet Member report 24 August 2009 Page 31 Shaping your schools

www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools

Welcome from Councillor David Simmonds Shaping your schools - Building schools for the 21st century

In February this year, Hillingdon Council contacted We think it is important to let you know what these you to seek your views on an exciting new proposals are and what changes we plan to put programme, Building Schools for the 21st Century forward to transform education in Hillingdon. (BS21). This programme, which has its roots in a I urge you to read through the information in national programme called Building Schools for this document and to give us your feedback by the Future, will provide new community facilities providing comments on the attached postcard. and transform education in the borough by raising After this consultation is finished, we will be standards, creating new learning opportunities, undergoing a further statutory consultation and by providing a modern and engaging process, which will seek to enable reorganisational curriculum. changes to some schools. For example, at Bishopshalt School, we will consult on our plans BS21 is not just a building programme; however, to increase the number of available pupil places a major part of it will be providing secondary at year 7. schools in the south of the borough, including special schools, with new buildings and I hope, like me, you are very excited by these facilities, such as state of the art information proposals, and look forward to the many benefits and communications technology (ICT). These will that BS21 will deliver to young people and not only be available to young people, but will be communities in Hillingdon. accessible to all residents – positioning schools in the heart of the whole community. We aim to build on Hillingdon Council’s commitment to provide new opportunities for leisure, sports, education and cultural services, including adult education. Councillor David Simmonds When we contacted you in January this year as Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education part of an earlier consultation, we invited you to and Children’s Services give us your views on some of the options we were considering to deliver this vision in the south of the borough, and I am delighted to report that so many of you took the time to participate. Approximately three quarters of those people who took part told us they supported our vision to transform education in Hillingdon, and agreed with us that the programme should be extended to include schools in the north of the borough as soon as possible. Your views are extremely important to us, and the feedback you have given has helped shape the school proposals that we plan to now take forward. You can find out more about these proposals, the previous consultation and subsequent results further on in this document. 1 Shaping your schools

An overview Previous consultation – BS21 is much more than a school building what you thought of our plans programme, it is about providing people in Earlier this year, over 1000 residents, schools, Hillingdon with state of the art facilities and parents and carers responded to our consultation, exciting places to learn. We aspire to transform which looked at the options that the council was the face of education for generations to come, considering as part of Building Schools for the providing learning environments in which 21st Century. every young person can unlock their talents, achieve their very best and gain the skills and The consultation took place between 12 January qualifications that they need to take their place and 23 February 2009 and saw a copy of a leaflet as citizens in society. We are working in and questionnaire widely distributed, including to partnership with schools to make sure that all Hillingdon households. Other exhibitions and the widest range of activities and learning is events were held in a number of public venues in available to each and every student, providing the borough, where the BS21 team was on hand to a greater curriculum choice for young people answer questions at published times. Those who between the ages of 14 and 19. participated in the consultation either submitted a completed questionnaire online or via the post, We want to ensure that all young people have wrote to the council, or gave comments at events. access to innovative ICT, which will provide a wider range of learning choices for all abilities, “ We generally welcome the proposed enabling every individual to reach their full investment in Hillingdon schools” potential. Each school in the programme will benefit from new ICT, allowing greater collaboration between schools, colleges and businesses, giving young people choices to pursue learning that is appropriate for them.

The wider community will also benefit from BS21. We aim to make schools centres of excellence for learning, sport, leisure, education and culture, whilst offering facilities within schools to Hillingdon residents both in and outside of school hours.

We believe that the school proposals highlighted in this document address the educational aims for Hillingdon, and will provide the community with what you have told us you would like.

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2 Your views are very important to Hillingdon “ In my opinion, Building Schools for the Council, and we are delighted with the level of 21st Century is an excellent initiative” response that we received. We are encouraged that over three quarters of you support our • 77% of you support Hillingdon Council’s vision transformational vision for education in the for BS21 as outlined in our earlier consultation borough, which will see more opportunities document. and better facilities for young people and the • 73% of you agree that the programme should community, and ensure that all children have be extended to the north of the borough as soon access to successful schools that are better as possible. equipped for the 21st Century. • When considering additional services that could be made available as part of the programme All of your valuable feedback has helped shape the for the wider community, 77% of respondents school proposals that we are now taking forward stated that they want to see sports and leisure and, working in partnership with schools, we have facilities, and 63% of respondents want to see taken on board the comments received to help adult learning facilities. develop plans for each school site. • Effective discipline, safe and secure environments, and individual value and The full results from the previous consultation inclusion are most important to 83% of are available to view at our website you when choosing a secondary school. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/BS21 • 26% of you think that high academic standards and an option for single sex learning for girls are most important when choosing a secondary school.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the BS21 vision for Hillingdon?

Strongly agree 33%

Tend to agree 44%

Tend to disagree 8%

Strongly disagree 5% level of agreement level of

No opinion 9%

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3 School proposals

Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools, We also propose that Highfield Primary School will and Highfield Primary School relocate from its existing adjacent site. Through As part of BS21, we propose that the large site that relocation and rebuilding, the school will be able is currently occupied by Abbotsfield and Swakeleys to double the number of available places from 30 Schools will be fully redeveloped. to 60 each year, in order to meet future demand for primary school places. At present, there are 180 places available at Swakeleys School at year 7, and 194 places Mellow Lane School available at Abbotsfield School. To meet overall We propose to remodel the school and further predicted demand, 420 pupil places will be develop specialist facilities on site to build on the available across the two schools once the school’s existing vocational expertise and enable rebuilding work is complete. a wider range of courses to be made available to young people. This will include supporting and Both Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools will enhancing the existing Humanities specialism, be rebuilt and will continue to offer single-sex and the school’s aim to work cohesively with the learning between years 7 and 11. Between years 10 local community to drive regeneration and create and 11, young people will be given the opportunity a ‘community hub’. The school will offer access to to opt into some mixed-sex learning as well, further opportunities and facilities to young people which will be provided collaboratively between and the wider community, both in and outside of both schools. This will provide greater choice and school hours, including evenings, weekends and curriculum flexibility. The two schools currently school holidays. share a sixth form, which will continue with even closer working between both schools. In order to realise the vision for the school, the size of the site will remain the same, but will be Abbotsfield and Swakeleys Schools will share a remodelled to make the best use of the available range of specialist facilities to provide a wider space to meet modern standards and current and curriculum choice for young people, maximising predicted demand for pupil places. The school opportunities, which the newly developed site currently has 224 spaces available at year 7, plus will provide. sixth form and, therefore, we propose that when remodelling is complete, the number of places To build on the successes of the two schools, both available at year 7 is reduced to 120. This reduction Abbotsfield and Swakeleys are working together will help to further improve the school so that and are looking at forming a federation or trust it can equip and prepare young people for the to establish a joint framework of governance and dynamic and changing world of the 21st century. leadership. This arrangement would mean that each school would retain its own identity, and Building on its strengths, Mellow Lane will form a would help to build stronger links and support ‘federation’ arrangement with Rosedale College. greater collaboration through shared expertise This will mean that each school retains its own and leadership. identity, with the two sharing a single governing body, which will agree leadership arrangements for the two schools. The formation of this

4 We also propose that Rosedale College forms a ‘federation’ arrangement with Mellow Lane School. This will mean that each school retains its own identity, with the two sharing a single governing body, which will agree leadership Uxbridge High arrangements for the two schools. The formation of this federation will provide a positive partnership of two improving schools. federation will provide a positive partnership of two improving schools. Young people at both schools will benefit from a wider range of teaching expertise and greater Young people at both schools will benefit from opportunities and facilities, particularly those a wider range of teaching expertise and greater pupils who are between the ages of 14 and 19. opportunities and facilities, particularly those pupils who are between the ages of 14 and 19. Bishopshalt School Bishopshalt School will be extended and Rosedale College remodelled to provide new facilities that will Rosedale College will be rebuilt and remodelled to complement and build on the school’s Music and create an ‘all through school’, which will expand Performing Arts specialism - this will be achieved the current age range and offer education to young through innovative design and organisation. people between the ages of 3 and 19. By creating 60 new primary school places at Rosedale College, At year 7, 60 additional places will be made anticipated demand for primary places in the area available to increase the number of places from will be met - providing access to a wider range of 180 to 240 to meet overall predicted demand. facilities for younger children, and also helping to ease the move between primary and secondary education. The number of places available at year 7 will remain at 180.

Rosedale College is also exploring the possibility of becoming a ‘trust’ school, which will mean that it will be supported by a charitable trust. This will help to support the college and enhance collaboration with other schools, businesses or education providers, including Hillingdon Training Ltd. The school is looking to partner with a Higher Education provider to further improve the range of opportunities and expertise available to young people at the school.

Highfield Primary School

5 Harlington School Uxbridge High School Harlington School is located very close to Building on Uxbridge High School’s success as Heathrow Airport and we recognise that the a Specialist Technology College, opportunities potential expansion of Heathrow, which the council for young people will be improved through a opposes, could impact on the school. If it were partnership with Brunel University. Uxbridge High to happen, it would not happen until far into the School will become a leader in innovation and future. Improvements are needed to ensure that forward thinking, providing a first class education the school can provide a modern and engaging both for its own students and adults in the wider curriculum and enough pupil places for young community. people in the area to meet current and predicted demand. The school will retain its current size to meet overall predicted demand for places, and we Through remodelling, BS21 will help to meet the propose that it will be rebuilt and remodelled on needs and requirements of the school’s pupils its existing site to provide 210 pupil places at year more effectively. 7. The traditional Edwardian building within the school will be maintained as part of the future Harlington is also looking at the possibility of design for the site – creating a balance of old seeking trust status. This would help them build and new buildings. on existing good working relationships with both business and other local educational providers, Barnhill Community School and will help them provide a broad-based, Barnhill Community School will benefit from balanced curriculum, personalised to meet both a light refresh, ICT investment and associated the changing educational and vocational needs building work needed to improve connectivity of the community. across the borough.

Guru Nanak Secondary School Independently of BS21, Guru Nanak Secondary School is currently being extended to create more pupil places at this popular school. BS21 will invest in new ICT and associated building work at the school to improve connectivity across the borough. This will also enable the school to build on its existing collaborative working both in and outside of the United Kingdom.

Guru Nanak Secondary School

6 By creating some additional places, it will mean that more young people will be able to go to a school in Hillingdon, without having to travel to neighbouring boroughs.

Chantry School Chantry School is a specialist school for young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

Highfield Primary School As part of BS21, Chantry School will be further developed to become a centre of expertise, supporting mainstream schools, offering a wider New Special Resource Provision (SRP) range of vocational courses to students. It will As part of BS21, we are also looking to provide provide more opportunities for vulnerable young some new SRPs attached to some mainstream people wishing to either progress vocational schools. These would benefit the young people learning, such as apprenticeships, or for those with special educational needs attending the SRPs preparing to enter employment. The school by providing a personalised curriculum, ensuring also intends to extend the range of services and that their needs can be more appropriately met. resources offered to young people at the school The new provision currently being considered and the wider community, improving access and includes: availability.

• Mellow Lane School, which is looking to Chantry School will create 20 new places at post- include a combined provision to provide 20 16 to take into account the rising school-leaving pupil places for young people with language age. It will also build on existing strengths to and communication needs and autistic offer support for other mainstream schools in the spectrum disorder - this will replace the borough and provide both outreach and inreach separate provisions currently provided at services. the school, allowing for greater flexibility • Harlington School, which is looking to host To achieve this, some changes to the school are a new provision to provide 20 pupil places required. The school’s current site layout and for young people with speech, language buildings present challenges in meeting the and communication needs. needs of the students. Therefore, we propose that Chantry School will be re-built adjacent to Special schools the Abbotsfield and Swakeleys site after Highfield BS21 is investing in secondary age special schools Primary School has been relocated. to provide modern facilities which will meet the needs of vulnerable young people more effectively.

7 the possibility of providing up to an additional 12 places.

There will be investment in new ICT and some adaptations to the layout of the school will also be Uxbridge High undertaken to help meet the changing needs of students.

Meadow High School Hillingdon Tuition Centre Meadow High School provides for young people with Hillingdon Tuition Centre is a Pupil Referral Unit complex learning difficulties and autism. (PRU), providing learning, social support and guidance for young people who need to learn away We propose that Meadow High School will from a mainstream school for a period of time. It benefit from BS21 funding to be further developed aims to provide young people with the skills and and become a centre of expertise based on its knowledge they need in order to be successful strengths and specialism in cognition and learning. in mainstream schools, colleges and the local The school will provide 170 places (including post- community. 16) and build on existing strengths to offer both outreach and inreach services. As part of BS21, we plan to increase the range of facilities and opportunities at Hillingdon A new unit will be built on the school site to provide Tuition Centre - this will result in the improved 30 places for young people with severe language engagement of young people and raise their and communication needs. chances of continuing in effective education.

To achieve these goals, the existing school buildings There will be investment in new ICT, which will will need to be improved to meet the needs of enhance both teaching and learning experiences, students more effectively. We plan to partially building on the BS21 vision to create personalised rebuild and partially remodel the school on the learning for every individual. The plan is to develop existing school site, in order to make the best use and build on existing teaching expertise and of the available space and provide a wider range of relationships within Hillingdon’s school community, facilities and opportunities for young people. to provide outreach support for mainstream schools. Moorcroft School Moorcroft School provides for young people with At present, the building in which Hillingdon Tuition complex needs including autism and severe, Centre is located is in poor condition with limited profound and multiple learning difficulties. Whilst facilities available. To provide the space needed the school is quite new, we propose that Moorcroft to offer greater opportunities and facilities, we School will be further developed and become propose that Hillingdon Tuition Centre is moved to a centre of expertise based on its strengths in the site where Chantry School is currently located. cognition and learning. It will build on its strengths It will then be remodelled, rebuilt and reorganised to offer outreach support for other mainstream to provide separate teaching environments for schools in the borough. We are also exploring young people of different age groups.

8 Next steps You can also find out more about the BS21 In this document, we have highlighted proposals programme by visiting www.hillingdon.gov.uk/BS21 for each of the schools in the Building Schools for or by going to one of our exhibitions, which will be 21st Century programme that Hillingdon Council at the following locations between 22 June and is now planning to take forward. Following this 21 July 2009. consultation, the council plans to undertake a statutory process from September this year, Civic Centre whereby reorganisational changes to some of the High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1UW schools in the programme will be subject to a Hayes One Stop Shop formal consultation. 49-51 Station Road, Hayes UB3 4BE Ruislip Manor Library As part of this process, we will publish notices Linden Avenue, Ruislip Manor HA4 8TW where necessary for each school, in local media Harlington Library and on the council’s website with supporting Pinkwell Lane, Hayes UB3 1PB information about each school. Copies will be Central Library circulated to organisations and individuals that High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1HD have a statutory interest in our plans, such as secondary schools within the borough and In addition, the BS21 team will be hosting drop- neighbouring local authorities. in sessions throughout the consultation and will be on hand to answer any questions you may Once this stage is complete, a report summarising have about the school proposals and the wider the responses and outcomes from the formal programme. Please come along to one of the consultation will be considered by council sessions, which will be held at the following members, who will then decide if the proposals locations. should be progressed. Harlington Library Have your say 30 June, 13:00 – 19:00 Hillingdon Council is committed to delivering Civic Centre, Uxbridge excellent services including education and 8 July, 09:00 – 16:00 community facilities across the borough. The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge We are very excited by the BS21 programme 11 July, 09:00 – 17:00 and the benefits that it will provide for young Hayes One Stop Shop people and the wider community. 14 July, 09:30 – 16:30 Ruislip Manor Library Before we enter into the statutory phase of the 17 July, 10:00 – 17:00 programme, we are really keen to hear your views Central Library, Uxbridge about the school proposals in this document and 18 July, 09:30 – 16:30 welcome your participation in this consultation. Comments must be received by 21 July 2009 by completing and returning the attached postcard to us, or by emailing [email protected].

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