RESOLVED

The Cabinet

1).    agrees that work to expand Harris Academy Merton by 2 forms of entry should proceed as soon as possible, with the school providing 210 year 7 places in September 2016, and 240 in September 2017 and beyond

2).    notes that officers are working proactively with the Education Funding Agency to identify a suitable site for the new Harris Wimbledon School, and it is hoped sufficient progress will be made to enable an announcement in February 2016.

The Cabinet Member for Education presented the report, which reminded the Cabinet that at their meeting held on 8 July 2015 they agreed to facilitate the expansion of a further 12 forms of secondary entry. This would be achieved through the possible expansions of three schools by two-forms of entry each  and through the pursuing of the opening of the Harris Wimbledon School in partnership with the Education Funding Agency, to create a further 6 forms of entry.

The report proposes that work should commence to expand Harris Academy Merton by 2 forms of entry as possible, to enable the school to provide an additional 210 year 7 places in September 2016, and 240 in September 2017 and beyond.

Members noted that in respect of the proposed new Harris Wimbledon School that the decision over the location at present but the Council was working  with the Education Funding Agency on this. It was hoped that a joint announcement on this matter would occur in February 2016.

RESOLVED

The Cabinet

1).    agrees that work to expand Harris Academy Merton by 2 forms of entry should proceed as soon as possible, with the school providing 210 year 7 places in September 2016, and 240 in September 2017 and beyond

2).    notes that officers are working proactively with the Education Funding Agency to identify a suitable site for the new Harris Wimbledon School, and it is hoped sufficient progress will be made to enable an announcement in February 2016.