School consultations and closure proposals

Current school consultations

Altnaharra Primary School

Review of proposal to discontinue provision of education

We have published our Final Consultation Report into our proposal to discontinue the provision of education at Altnaharra Primary School.

The original consultation on the proposal ran from 27 August to 26 October 2018.

The Final Consultation Report is to be submitted to the Care, Learning and Housing Committee (CLH) Committee on 29 May 2019.

The Director of Care and Learning has reviewed:

- all of the submissions;

- the note of the meeting;

- and the Education Scotland report;

- and has had special regard to:

- alternatives to closure;

- the community impact;

- and the impact of travelling arrangements.

After carrying out the above review, the Director has concluded the proposal to close Altnaharra Primary School offers educational benefits and should be implemented.  She will recommend this to the Committee.

Full details of the reasons for the recommendation are contained within the Final Report and associated papers, which can be accessed using the link below.

Final Paper and Appendices

Between now and 15 May 2019, members of the public are invited to provide comments which will be tabled at the March meeting of the CLH Committee. This will allow Elected Members to take into account any further representations in relation to the recommendation contained within the Consultation Report before agreeing a decision.

You are invited to forward any written comments on the consultation report to Jacquelyn Jennett, Area Care and Learning Manager, Highland Council Offices, Drummuie, Golspie, KW10 6TA, or by email to education.consultations@highland.gov.uk or usingthe online form below to arrive not later than Wednesday 15 May 2019.:

Comment on the proposal for Altnaharra

Paper copies are also available for inspection at Tongue Primary School; Farr High School and Primary School; Lairg Primary School; Golspie High School; and the Far North Mobile Library.

Proposal to replace Tain Royal Academy, Craighill Primary, Knockbreck Primary and St. Duthus with a new 3-18 campus 

We have been seeking the views of local communities on a proposal to replace the following schools, Tain Royal Academy, Craighill Primary School, Knockbreck Primary School and St. Duthus Special School, with a new 3-18 campus on one of two possible sites, either the Tain Royal Academy site or the Craighill Primary site. The views of parents, the local community and others were sought over a period extending from 5 June 2018 to 4 September 2018. A public meeting was held on 18 June 2018 at Tain Royal Academy Community Campus.

Proposal Paper and Appendices

The public consultation period has now closed.  We are currently considering the responses received.

Gaelic Medium Catchment Area for Ullapool Primary School

We have published the Final Consultation Report into our proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Ullapool Primary School.

The public consultation ran from 29 October 2018 to 10 December 2018.

The Final Consultation Report is to be submitted to the Highland Council’s Care, Learning and Housing Committee on 29 May 2019.

The Director of Care and Learning has reviewed:

- all of the submissions;

- the note of the meeting;

- and the Education Scotland report;

After carrying out the above review, the Director has concluded the proposal offers educational benefits and should be implemented. She will recommend this to the Committee.

Full details of the reasons for the recommendation are contained within the Final Report and associated papers, which can be accessed using the link below.

Between now and 15 May 2019, members of the public are invited to provide comments which will be tabled at the meeting of the Care, Learning and Housing Committee. This will allow Elected Members to take into account any further representations in relation to the recommendation contained within the Consultation Report, before agreeing a decision.

Comments on the proposal should be submitted to Ian Jackson, Area Care & Learning Office, Camaghael Hostel, Fort William PH33 7NE or by email to Education.Consultations@highland.gov.uk  or via the online form below to arrive no later than Wednesday 15 May 2019.:

Comment on the proposal for Ullapool primary school

Final Paper and Appendices

Paper copies are also available for inspection at the following locations:

• Ullapool Primary School 
• Achiltibuie Primary School
• Badcaul Primary School
• Lochinver Primary School
• Scoraig Primary School
• Ullapool Public Library

Gaelic Medium Catchment Area for Mallaig Primary School

We have been seeking the views of local communities on a proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Mallaig Primary School. The views of parents, school pupils, the local community and others were sought over a period extending from 4 February 2019 to 22 March 2019. A public meeting was held in Mallaig Primary School on 20 February 2019.

Proposal Paper and Appendices

The Public consultation period has now closed. We are currently reviewing all responses.