Decision details

Outcome of consultation on a proposal to expand Bramley Primary School and on establishing SEN provision at Bramley Primary School.

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 mainstream primary provision and primary aged Special Educational Needs (SEN) places. Specifically, the report described the outcome of the consultation that had taken place regarding proposals to expand primary school provision and establish SEN provision at Bramley Primary School and which sought permission to publish a statutory notice in respect of such proposals. 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That approval be given to the publication of a Statutory Notice to expand primary provision at Bramley Primary School from a capacity of 280 pupils to 420 pupils, with an increase in the admission number from 40 to 60, with effect from September 2017, and also to establishing provision for pupils with Complex Communication Difficulties including children who may have a diagnosis of ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) for approximately 6 pupils, with effect from September 2017.

(b)  That it be noted that the responsible officers for the implementation of such matters are the Capacity Planning and Sufficiency Lead and the Head of Complex Needs.

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, neighbouring LA’s, MP’s, trade unions and other relevant stakeholders.