2. What are we proposing to do?
• Extend pre-call in period from 6 to 8 weeks
• Clarify “Presumption Against Closure.”
• Require closure proposals accompanied by financial
information
• Enable Ministers to seek further advice or additional
information from Education Scotland when
considering whether to call in or not
3. What are we proposing to do?
• Clarify the basis for determining a school closure
proposal – including the ability to have a proposal
remitted back to Local Authority for reconsideration
• Establish an Independent Referral Mechanism
• Create a 5 year moratorium between closure
proposals
4. Mechanics
• Through Children & Young People Bill
• Government will introduce amendments at Stage 2
in early 2014
• Bill completes its passage in spring 2014
