Public consultations currently underway include the mainstream secondary school consultation and the Roman Catholic secondary school consultation.
As part of Oldham’s plans to transform secondary education we are proposing to close Our Lady’s Roman Catholic High School and St Augustine of Canterbury School, and build a new Roman Catholic school on a new site.
Both Salford Diocese and Oldham Council are working closely together on these proposals. In line with Government guidelines we are required to consult with all those who may have an interest in the proposals. The formal consultation period is taking place between 10 November and 28 November 2008. Please read the below leaflet and tell us what you think. Your views are important and can be provided by completing and returning the consultation survey form shown below or by attending the following consultation ‘drop-in’ sessions where you can ask questions and tell us in person what you think.
These are taking place at 3.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 18 November at St Augustine of Canterbury RC School, Grange Avenue, Werneth, Oldham, OL8 4ED, and on Wednesday 19 November, Our Lady’s RC High School, Vaughan Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5DL.
Please note that any feedback on the Roman Catholic consultation should reach us by 28 November 2008.
This includes plans to transform all secondary schools, with proposals to close five community schools, open three new academy schools, and the expansion and refurbishment of several existing schools. In line with government guidelines we need to consult with you on these proposals, and in particular the proposed school closures and expansions above a certain size. This outlines the exciting plans that Oldham Council is proposing to improve secondary education using funding available through the national Building Schools for the Future programme.
To find out more please download the following consultation pack including the Transforming Secondary Education brochure and consultation leaflets outlining plans for each of the five schools we are proposing to close along with Hathershaw College of Technology and Sport, which will expand by one form of entry.
·Read the 'Transforming secondary education' brochure
·Statutory consultation proposal affecting Kaskenmoor School
·Statutory consultation proposal affecting South Chadderton School
·Statutory consultation proposal affecting Counthill School
·Statutory consultation proposal affecting Breeze Hill School
·Statutory consultation proposal affecting Grange School
·Statutory consultation proposal affecting Hathershaw School
·Sponsor’s information leaflet for the proposed Oldham College Academy
·Sponsor's information leaflet for the proposed Oasis Academy
·Sponsor’s information leaflet for the proposed Edutrust Academy
Then, once you understand the proposals please tell us what you think - your views are important so that we can build a full picture across the borough. You can do this by completing the consultation online survey to feedback your views on the schools we are proposing to close or expand above a certain size. This also provides the opportunity to give your general views about our proposals.
Please note that any feedback on the mainstream consultation should reach us by 15 November 2008.
How to find out more
You can find out more by emailing bsf@oldham.gov.uk, calling on 0161 770 3094, or by writing to The BSF Project Team, Oldham Council FREEPOST, RRXE–JYCL–BELC, Level 10, Civic Centre, West Street Oldham OL1 1UT.