The ‘technical closure’ of an Island sixth form is likely to receive Cabinet support this week, following a four-week consultation.
A report recommending the removal of sixth form provision at Carisbrooke College will be considered by councillors on Thursday (16th December).
A “paper exercise”
The council said the proposal was a “paper exercise” to reflect the current arrangement which had been in place since September 2016, and pupils would not be affected.
A consultation was held between 28th September and 9th November and no representations were received.
Andre: The sixth form doesn’t exist
Cllr Debbie Andre, Cabinet member for education and lifelong skills, said,
“This is the removal of a school sixth form that has no pupils and exists on paper alone.
“Since 2016, all post-16 pupils at Carisbrooke College have been registered under its sister school, Medina College, with strong sixth form provision being provided at the Island VI Form, Newport.
“This will not change in anyway — there would be no detrimental impact on students or staff.”
Read the report in full on the council’s Website.
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