The Assistant Director of Education introduced the report of the Director of Children, Families and Education, which provided the Committee with an overview of the feasibility study that had taken place in relation to Clare Mount Specialist Sports College relocating to the former Kingsway Academy, Wallasey. The Assistant Director of Education noted that when this report had been brought to the Committee in November, Members had asked for information on post 16 provision, and he confirmed his intention to bring a further report in the next municipal year with a review of post 16 provision to understand the growth in demand and the types of provision needed in Wirral.

Members praised and welcomed the report and comments on post 16 provision. It was stated that the clear priority was facilitating the school taking the site in September 2022. Assurance was given to Members that additional capacity had been factored in to current plans in the event that the school needed to expand, and it was noted that the remaining space in the school was a significant educational resource that could be used for projects and opportunities for the local community.

Resolved – That:

(1)  a formal consultation for Clare Mount Specialist Sports College to move to the former Kingsway Academy from September 2022 be undertaken;

(2)  the Director of Children, Families and Education explore future options for the remaining part of the building that will be un-occupied.