From: Josephine.BELL@dfes.gsi.gov.uk
Sent: 03 November 2004 10:58
To: Martin.Harrop@rotherham.gov.uk
Cc: Josephine.BELL@dfee.gov.uk
Subject: FW: Proposed amendments to School Organisation Regulations - Consultation
Martin
I'm replying further to your emails to Chris and Trevor and your contribution to the consultation process.
We have taken on board your comments and are taking legal advice in order to remove the contradiction of nursery representatives when nursery schools are less than 5% of the pupil population. 
There appears to be nothing in current regulations that would prevent a member of the schools group representing two types/categories of school. If we make the amendment re nurseries and 5% it would still allow for such representation and also, would prevent such a member from inadvertently being barred because he was also governor of a school of less than 5% of the population.
We hope to shortly go to Ministers with these changes for their consideration.
 
Thank you again for your contribution to the consultation and in particular for drawing these points to our attention.
Regards
 
Jo Bell
School Organisation Unit
Ext 61277 (01325 391277)
 
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