Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services which sought approval to amalgamate Durham Community Business College and Fyndoune Community College into a single secondary school on the site of Durham Community Business College from 12 April 2021, taking account of the Local Authority’s duties as prescribed in the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to secure sufficient places and to ensure good outcomes for all children and young people in the local area (for copy see file of minutes).

Councillor Gunn endorsed the proposal as the best way of improving education outcomes for the pupils and she added that she was pleased to see that the Council will work with the community to find a sustainable approach for the Fyndoune site.

Resolved:

That the recommendation in the report be approved.