School Organisation Lindsworth School

Closed 12 Oct 2017

Opened 14 Sep 2017

Contact

Mary Lowe

(School Organisation Officer)

Education and Skills Infrastructure

0121 303 8847

edsisupport@birmingham.gov.uk

Feedback updated 13 Dec 2017

We asked

We asked for your views on Birmingham City Council's proposal to lowerr the age limit and increase the number of places at Lindsworth School.

You said

During the statutory consultation(representation) period, we received one response.

The response was from a local resident who was opposed to the proposal.

We did

A copy of the response ( with the respondent’s personal details removed) was forwarded along with a report to the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools and the Interim Corporate Director for Children and Young People, who approved this proposal on 4th December 2017.

The Local Authority, in excercise of powers conferred on it, has determined to implement the proposal with effect from 1st January 2018.

Results updated 13 Dec 2017

The Cabinet Member for Children Families and Schools jointly with The Corporate Director for Children and Young People approved this proposal on 4th December 2017.

The Local Authority, in exercise of the powers conferred on it, has determined to implement the proposal as detailed.

Overview

Proposal to Lower the Age Limit of a Community Special School and Increase the Number of Places:

Lindsworth School is a community special school located in the Brandwood ward of the Selly Oak district. 

The School is currently commissioned for up to 113 places for pupils, from age 11 to 16, who have a statement of need or an Education and Health Care Plan for Social, Emotional and Mental health needs (SEMH).

Lindsworth School is federated with Springfield House School in Knowle.

Birmingham City Council, as the local authority for Birmingham, is consulting on a proposal to make certain changes to Lindsworth School.  These changes are:

  • Change the lower age limit from 11 years to 9 years.
  • The current age range is 11 -16 years the proposed age range is 9 -16 years. This will mean the school will be able to educate children across year 5 - year 11.
  • Increase the number of pupils from up to 113, to, up to 138.

 

Why your views matter

The local authority would like to give all current and future parents and all other interested parties the opportunity to comment on the proposal to alter the lower age limit and increase the number of pupils.

The consultation will run for 4 weeks from 14th September 2017.

Full details of the changes are explained in the proposal document below.

We are keen to receive your comments on the proposal and you can comment online here until 12th October 2017.

What happens next

This consultation will start 14th September 2017.

The consultation (representation) period will end 12th October 2017.

During this time anyone who wishes to make comments/objections about this proposal should do so via this survey. The proposal including any comments/objections received will be anonymised and presented to the decision makers (Joint decsion by Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools; and [Interim] Corporate Director - Children and Young People) 1st January 2018

We will publish the results of the consultation and outcome of the proposal on this website.

 

Areas

  • ACOCKS GREEN
  • ASTON
  • BARTLEY GREEN
  • BILLESLEY
  • BORDESLEY GREEN
  • BOURNVILLE
  • BRANDWOOD
  • CITY CENTRE
  • CITY-WIDE
  • EDGBASTON
  • ERDINGTON
  • HALL GREEN
  • HANDSWORTH WOOD
  • HARBORNE
  • HODGE HILL
  • KINGS NORTON
  • KINGSTANDING
  • LADYWOOD
  • LONGBRIDGE
  • LOZELLS AND EAST HANDSWORTH
  • MOSELEY AND KINGS HEATH
  • NECHELLS
  • NORTHFIELD
  • OSCOTT
  • PERRY BARR
  • QUINTON
  • SELLY OAK
  • SHARD END
  • SHELDON
  • SOHO
  • SOUTH YARDLEY
  • SPARKBROOK
  • SPRINGFIELD
  • STECHFORD AND YARDLEY NORTH
  • STOCKLAND GREEN
  • SUTTON FOUR OAKS
  • SUTTON NEW HALL
  • SUTTON TRINITY
  • SUTTON VESEY
  • TYBURN
  • WASHWOOD HEATH
  • WEOLEY

Audiences

  • All residents
  • Asylum Seekers and Refugees
  • Minority Ethnic people
  • Carers
  • Young people
  • Older people
  • Disabled people
  • Children
  • Council tenants
  • Women
  • Councillors/MPs/MEPs
  • Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender people
  • Children in Care/looked after
  • Gypsies/Travellers
  • Internet users
  • Parents/Carers/Guardians
  • Older people
  • Patients
  • People with Disabilities
  • People with Learning Disabilities
  • Men
  • Students
  • Visitors/tourists
  • Homeless
  • Offenders
  • People’s panel
  • Victims of Crime
  • Cyclists
  • Motor Vehicle Drivers
  • Pedestrians
  • Local Residents
  • Age All
  • Public Sector Bodies
  • Businesses
  • Faith groups
  • Community groups
  • Voluntary Organisations
  • Staff
  • Service user groups
  • Newly arrived groups

Interests

  • Education