Consultation on a proposal to close the non-teaching Resource Base at St Thomas More RC College

STATUTORY NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

ST THOMAS MORE RC COLLEGE

Proposal to close the non-teaching Resource Base at St Thomas More RC College Denton

NOTICE IS GIVEN in accordance with section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that the Council is consulting on prescribed alterations to the Resource Base at St Thomas More RC College Town Lane Denton M34 6AF.

At the request of governors, a proposal is now open to consultation to close the non-teaching Autistic Spectrum Disorder Resource Base at St Thomas More RC College, Town Lane, Denton to new pupils / admissions with effect from 1 September 2025. 

The current provision is for up to 15 pupils where the pupils are on roll at the mainstream school. It is proposed that a phased closure commencing from 1^st September 2025 is implemented which will allow current students to complete their education at St Thomas More RC College. 

The Council is currently reviewing the need for specialist places across the borough and additional needs for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder is being considered as part of this work. 

This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposal can be found on Tameside MBC website

Any person may object to or make comments via the on-line form which can be found at:

St Thomas More RC College Consultation Form

or by e-mail to: school.liaison@tameside.gov.uk

Paper copies of the consultation document can be requested from: school.liaison@tameside.gov.uk

The consultation closes at midnight on 31 January 2025