A public consultation on the proposed changes to school provision in Splott is taking place from 16th of September to the 04 November 2019 and there are a number of ways in which you can participate.
You can download a copy of the consultation document detailing the proposed changes.
View the Consultation document
View the summary document
Complete the online survey
By e-mail to schoolresponses@cardiff.gov.uk
By post to School Organisation Planning Team, Room 422, County Hall, Cardiff, CF10 4UW
There are also a number of drop in sessions and a public meetings that you can attend (particularly good if you’re a bit unsure what the proposed changes are and/or how they may affect you):
|
Nature of Consultation |
Date/Time |
Venue |
|---|---|---|
|
Drop in Session |
Tuesday 17th Sept |
Star Hub |
|
Drop in Session |
Friday 20th Sept |
St Albans RC Primary |
|
Drop in Session |
Friday 27th Sept |
Willows High School |
|
Drop in Session |
Monday 30th Sept |
Stacey Primary school |
|
Drop in Session |
Tuesday 1st Oct |
Moorland Primary school |
|
Drop in Session |
Tuesday 1st Oct |
St Albans Church Hall |
|
Public Meeting |
Wednesday 2nd October |
St Albans RC Primary School |
|
Drop in Session |
Thursday 3rd Oct |
Central Library |
|
Drop in Session |
Tuesday 8th October |
Tremorfa Nursery |
|
Public Meeting |
Wednesday 9th October |
Willows High School |
|
Drop in Session |
Monday 14th October |
Adamsdown Primary school |
|
Drop in Session |
Tuesday 22nd October |
Baden Powell Primary school |
Here is a summary of the changes proposed (listed on the Cardiff Council Website):
Secondary and Post-16 Provision
- Increase the capacity of Willows High School from 1,121 places (7.4 Forms of Entry) to 1,200 places (8 Forms of Entry) for pupils aged 11-16 from September 2023
- Transfer Willows High School to Tremorfa Park and replace the existing buildings with new build accommodation from September 2023
- Establish post-16 provision for up to 250 pupils within the new buildings from September 2023
Primary and Early Years Provision
- Close St Albans R.C Primary School, from August 2021
- Increase the capacity of Baden Powell Primary School from 420 places (2 Forms of Entry) to 630 places (3 Forms of Entry) from September 2021
- Reduce the age range of Baden Powell Primary School from 3-11 to 4-11 from September 2021
- Transfer Baden Powell Primary School to Tremorfa Park and replace the existing buildings with new build accommodation from September 2023
- Increase the capacity of Tremorfa Nursery School from 112 places to 128 places and expand the range of services on site including Flying Start childcare and parenting support, within an Integrated Children’s Centre on the existing Tremorfa Nursery School site and the vacated St Albans R.C Primary School site from September 2021
Community Facilities
- Upgrade community facilities in Tremorfa through the replacement of public open space, significantly improved community facilities located on the new school site, and replacement pitches for shared use with St Alban’s Rugby Club and the wider local community.
These are significant changes to schooling, buildings and spaces in our community and now is the time to share your opinion on the plans. There are so many different ways in which you can contribute your opinion – everyone can have their say!