FAQ

The local authority is committed to developing solutions together with schools. Before starting the review, the local authority established the Primary Review Advisory Group which is includes headteachers from all sectors, as well as representatives from diocesan boards, the Council of Mosques, the Greater London Authority, the office of the Regional Schools Commissioner and the early years sector. The role of the advisory group is to advise on the review process and assist in reviewing options for change.

Through this group, an agreed set of evaluation criteria was used to identify which schools would be in scope for review. The primary criteria were a school’s level of surplus places and parental preferences, but other factors such as a school’s building and educational offer were also considered. 16 primary schools were identified as in scope for review across the Bethnal Green, Wapping and Stepney catchment areas.

The local authority is working in partnership with the leaders of these schools to develop possible solutions throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. This work is being led by an independent consultant who is an experienced headteacher, governor and former Director of Children’s Services. Through discussions with the schools in scope, some ideas have been put forward for partnerships with other schools not identified as ‘in scope’ (for example, secondary schools) and these schools are also being involved in this work.

Once proposals have been developed by the local authority and school leaders, the local authority will consult with stakeholders throughout the Summer and Autumn 2019 terms. The proposals and consultation results will be presented to Cabinet who will make the final decision.e local authority is committed to developing solutions together with schools. Before starting the review, the local authority established the Primary Review Advisory Group which is includes headteachers from all sectors, as well as representatives from diocesan boards, the Council of Mosques, the Greater London Authority, the office of the Regional Schools Commissioner and the early years sector. The role of the advisory group is to advise on the review process and assist in reviewing options for change.

Through this group, an agreed set of evaluation criteria was used to identify which schools would be in scope for review. The primary criteria were a school’s level of surplus places and parental preferences, but other factors such as a school’s building and educational offer were also considered. 16 primary schools were identified as in scope for review across the Bethnal Green, Wapping and Stepney catchment areas.

The local authority is working in partnership with the leaders of these schools to develop possible solutions throughout the Autumn and Spring terms. This work is being led by an independent consultant who is an experienced headteacher, governor and former Director of Children’s Services. Through discussions with the schools in scope, some ideas have been put forward for partnerships with other schools not identified as ‘in scope’ (for example, secondary schools) and these schools are also being involved in this work.

Once proposals have been developed by the local authority and school leaders, the local authority will consult with stakeholders throughout the Summer and Autumn 2019 terms. The proposals and consultation results will be presented to Cabinet who will make the final decision.

1. Forms of nomination for the borough by-election may be obtained from the Returning Officer at the Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG who will prepare a nomination paper for signature.
2. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm Friday 11 January 2019.
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 7 February 2019.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by Tuesday 22 January 2019.
5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by 5pm Wednesday 23 January 2019.
6. Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by 5pm Wednesday 30 January 2019.
7. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election, applied for on grounds of physical incapacity or work reasons occurring after 5pm on Wednesday, 30 January 2019, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by 5pm Thursday 7 February 2019.

To apply for an emergency proxy on the grounds of physical incapacity or work reasons, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm Wednesday 30 January 2019 and not before.

1. Forms of nomination for the borough by-election may be obtained from the Returning Officer at the Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG who will prepare a nomination paper for signature.
2. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm Friday 11 January 2019.
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 7 February 2019.
4. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at the Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by Tuesday 22 January 2019.
5. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by 5pm Wednesday 23 January 2019.
6. Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by 5pm Wednesday 30 January 2019.
7. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election, applied for on grounds of physical incapacity or work reasons occurring after 5pm on Wednesday, 30 January 2019, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, 7th Floor, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG by 5pm Thursday 7 February 2019.

To apply for an emergency proxy on the grounds of physical incapacity or work reasons, the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling station in person after 5pm Wednesday 30 January 2019 and not before.