Consultation on the proposals to change the status of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn from a mainstream nursery school to a primary special school and change the age range from 3-4 to 3-7 with effect from September 2025.

This consultation is an opportunity for the local and wider community to learn about the proposals to change the status of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn from a mainstream nursery school to a primary special school and change the age range from 3-4 to 3-7 with effect from September 2025.

Wrexham Council wishes to seek the views of interested parties regarding the proposal.

The consultation document sets out the information which consultees will need to consider to take part fully in the consultation process. This process follows regulatory guidance as set out in the School Organisation Code 2018.

Consultation on the proposals to change the status and age range of Ysgol Cae’r Gwenyn

The consultation

The council wishes to seek the views of all those with a likely interest in the proposal. It is important that all views can be taken into account before a decision is made.

You are welcome to ask any questions and let us have your views by emailing YsgolCaerGwenynConsultation@wrexham.gov.uk

This consultation was open from December 2, 2024 to January 24, 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Has a Welsh Language Impact Assessment been carried out?

Yes, a copy of the Welsh Language Impact Assessment can be found on our consultation webpage and on the Your Voice webpage. Hard copies are available on request.

What will happen when children leave Cae’r Gwenyn? Concern about lack of ALN places and children being placed in mainstream

There is a panel process in Wrexham which determines the most appropriate placement for each child. This is explained further on page 8 in the consultation document under the heading ‘Early Years Placement Panel.’

Has the change been highlighted in the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP). If not, why not?

The change has not yet been highlighted in the WESP because the WESP was published in 2022, thereby predating this consultation. The proposal is subject to a statutory public consultation and subject to approval by the Council’s Executive Board. A final decision will be taken in July 2025. If the proposal is implemented, it will be included in our annual progress report on the WESP to Welsh Government, which is also shared with Councillors.