Decision details

Outcome of statutory notice on proposals to expand primary provision and establish SEN provision and establish SEN provision at Carr Manor Community School.

Further to Minute No. 95, 18^th November 2015, the Director of Children’s Services submitted a report detailing proposals brought forward to meet the Local Authority’s duty to ensure sufficiency of both school and Special Educational Needs (SEN) places. Specifically, this report detailed the outcome of a Statutory Notice regarding proposals to increase primary places and establish SEN provision at Carr Manor Community School, and recommended that Executive Board approved the withdrawal of the proposals at this stage.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the recommendation to withdraw the proposal to expand Carr Manor Community School and to establish SEN provision at this stage be approved.

(b)  That it be noted that further consultation may be required in order to ensure that the authority meets its duty to provide primary and SEN places in the Meanwood area and that a further report may be submitted to Executive Board.

(c)    That it be noted that the Head of Learning Systems and the Head of Complex Needs are the responsible officers for such matters.

As prescribed by School Organisation establishment and discontinuation regulations 2013 and Education Act 2011.

Parents, staff and governors of proposed and neighbouring schools, prospective parents, local residents, ward members, Diocese, MP’s, trade unions, parish councils and other relevant stakeholders.