Wot - no expansion of Chadwell Schools?!

Redbridge Council will begin seeking views on the possibility of permanently expanding four of the Borough's primary schools in an attempt to solve the Borough's shortage of school places.

Redbridge and much of London is facing a sharp increase in the demand for primary school places which the Council has been working hard to address for a number of months.
The pre-statutory consultation to establish an additional three and a half permanent forms of entry in primary schools from September 2011, begins on 1 June and runs until 5pm on Friday 16 October.

The schools proposed for expansion are Christchurch, which would go from three forms of entry to four; Farnham Green and Downshall from two forms of entry to three and Fullwood from one and half forms of entry to two. Each proposal for additional places will be considered individually.

Consultation booklets are being sent to all parents of schools concerned as well as parents of schools within a mile radius. Chairs of Governors, Teaching Unions, neighbouring boroughs, all Councillors and the Catholic, Jewish and Church of England education boards will also receive copies as well as other faith groups.

Copies of the consultation document will be available from the One Stop Shop at Lynton House and on Primary schools consultation page.

Please make sure you have your say!