Executive Board is asked to approve the linked proposals to:
· Raise the age of Elmete wood – BESD SILC (Behaviour, Emotional and Social Difficulties Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre), Elmete Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2LJ from 5 to 11 to 11 to 16 and to expand the capacity of the provision from 150 to 200 places with the expansion of the school’s remit to allow it to offer learning to children without a statement, in the manner of a PRU, with effect for January 2014. The school will operate from additional sites at:
o Stonegate Road Centre, Stonegate road, Leeds, LS6 4QJ
o The Burley Park Centre, Cardigan Lane, Leeds, LS4 2LE
o The Hunslet Gate Centre, Sussex Gardens, Leeds LS10 “LA
o The Tinshill Centre, Woodnook Drive, Tinshill LS16 6NE
· Expand the capacity of the West Oaks SEN Specialist School and College – Oakwood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3LG from a capacity of 30 pupils aged 4 to 11 to 40 pupils aged 4 to 11 with the expansion of the schools remit to allow it to offer learning to children without a statement, in the manner of a PRU, with effect from January 2014. No new or additional site is required for these changes. The school will make use of its existing premises.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon; Hyde Park and Woodhouse; Middleton Park; Otley and Yeadon; Temple Newsam;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2013
Decision due: 6 Nov 2013 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Alun Rees, Head of the Virtual College 0113 2475078.
Consultation process
The consultation has been managed in accordance with all relevant legislation and local practice. The proposals were advertised widely. The statutory notices described are published in the newspaper, notices placed on the school gates as well as being advertised in the community. Information was also placed on the Leeds City Council website. Ward Members in all wards city wide were formally consulted at the public consultation stage.
Consultees
All members of the public through statutory notice publication at the schools concerned, in local communities, and in the press.
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Children's Services