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Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Public consultation on school amalgamation to start next month
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A public consultation will start next month on the amalgamation of two Old Colwyn primary schools, which could lead to redundancies if given the go-ahead. At a meeting at Coed Pella today (Tuesday), Conwy Council's cabinet agreed to rubber-stamp the consultation for the amalgamation of Ysgol T Gwynn Jones (Infants) and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn (Juniors) into a single, unified school. If approved, the new streamlined school would continue to operate across both existing school sites with one management structure. A report discussed by the cabinet warned of 'potential staff redeployment and/or redundancies' as a result of the merger. During the meeting, cabinet member for education Cllr Julie Fallon said: 'The proposal is to formally amalgamate the two schools, so the infants and the juniors. The proposed new school would remain located on the two sites but would operate under one management structure. "So the proposal and subsequent statutory steps would be in line with the Welsh Government statutory code of practice. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. 'The proposal would provide continuity of education for the pupils, which we've seen in a number of these that have taken place; a greater sense of school community for all staff, pupils, and parents, with one consistent vision, ethos, continuity, and progression of learning through the seamless transition; shared teaching expertise, and more effective deployment of resources.' She added: 'Initial discussions on the proposal have taken place with the headteachers and the governing bodies at both schools. Both are content for us to move forward with the consultation.' The move comes as part of a wider review of school organisation under the Welsh Government's Statutory School Organisation Code (2017), which requires councils to ensure educational consistency, efficient use of school buildings, and equal funding per pupil. Cllr Dilwyn Roberts seconded Cllr Fallon's proposal to back the consultation, which was voted through. The public consultation will start on June 2 until July 14, returning for debate at cabinet in October, with a final decision due early in the new year. Public notices in your area
North Wales Live
13-05-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Live
Public consultation on school amalgamation to start next month
A public consultation will start next month on the amalgamation of two Old Colwyn primary schools, which could lead to redundancies if given the go-ahead. At a meeting at Coed Pella today (Tuesday), Conwy Council's cabinet agreed to rubber-stamp the consultation for the amalgamation of Ysgol T Gwynn Jones (Infants) and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn (Juniors) into a single, unified school. If approved, the new streamlined school would continue to operate across both existing school sites with one management structure. A report discussed by the cabinet warned of 'potential staff redeployment and/or redundancies' as a result of the merger. During the meeting, cabinet member for education Cllr Julie Fallon said: 'The proposal is to formally amalgamate the two schools, so the infants and the juniors. The proposed new school would remain located on the two sites but would operate under one management structure. "So the proposal and subsequent statutory steps would be in line with the Welsh Government statutory code of practice. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox. 'The proposal would provide continuity of education for the pupils, which we've seen in a number of these that have taken place; a greater sense of school community for all staff, pupils, and parents, with one consistent vision, ethos, continuity, and progression of learning through the seamless transition; shared teaching expertise, and more effective deployment of resources.' She added: 'Initial discussions on the proposal have taken place with the headteachers and the governing bodies at both schools. Both are content for us to move forward with the consultation.' The move comes as part of a wider review of school organisation under the Welsh Government's Statutory School Organisation Code (2017), which requires councils to ensure educational consistency, efficient use of school buildings, and equal funding per pupil. Cllr Dilwyn Roberts seconded Cllr Fallon's proposal to back the consultation, which was voted through. The public consultation will start on June 2 until July 14, returning for debate at cabinet in October, with a final decision due early in the new year.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Plan to merge two North Wales schools sparks redundancies warning
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A proposal to formally merge two Old Colwyn schools is set to go out to public consultation, if it is approved by Conwy Council's cabinet next week. Despite the council championing the benefits of streamlining the two schools, a report has warned the move could lead to staff redundancies. Councillors will be asked to rubberstamp a consultation on plans to amalgamate Ysgol T Gwynn Jones (Infants) and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn (Juniors) into a single, unified school. If approved, the new school would continue to operate across both existing sites but under one management structure. The move comes as part of a wider review of school organisation under the Welsh Government's Statutory School Organisation Code (2017), which requires councils to ensure educational consistency, efficient use of school buildings, and equal funding per pupil. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. According to the council's report, the amalgamation would formalise and build upon existing collaborative efforts between the two schools, improving continuity for pupils and streamlining management. But the report warned of the implications for staff of 'potential staff redeployment and/or redundancies', despite both the headteacher and governors 'supporting this proposal in principle'. According to the report, the list of benefits the amalgamation will bring include consistency of teaching, clear progression steps, streamlining of policies and structures, sharing of materials and resources, and enhanced opportunities for pupil activities. The report also lists staff professional development and opportunities to maximise resources and professional expertise as plus points. Cabinet will debate the matter on Tuesday, May 13. Public notices in your area
North Wales Live
09-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Plan to merge two North Wales schools sparks redundancies warning
A proposal to formally merge two Old Colwyn schools is set to go out to public consultation, if it is approved by Conwy Council's cabinet next week. Despite the council championing the benefits of streamlining the two schools, a report has warned the move could lead to staff redundancies. Councillors will be asked to rubberstamp a consultation on plans to amalgamate Ysgol T Gwynn Jones (Infants) and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn (Juniors) into a single, unified school. If approved, the new school would continue to operate across both existing sites but under one management structure. The move comes as part of a wider review of school organisation under the Welsh Government's Statutory School Organisation Code (2017), which requires councils to ensure educational consistency, efficient use of school buildings, and equal funding per pupil. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox. According to the council's report, the amalgamation would formalise and build upon existing collaborative efforts between the two schools, improving continuity for pupils and streamlining management. But the report warned of the implications for staff of 'potential staff redeployment and/or redundancies', despite both the headteacher and governors 'supporting this proposal in principle'. According to the report, the list of benefits the amalgamation will bring include consistency of teaching, clear progression steps, streamlining of policies and structures, sharing of materials and resources, and enhanced opportunities for pupil activities. The report also lists staff professional development and opportunities to maximise resources and professional expertise as plus points. Cabinet will debate the matter on Tuesday, May 13.
