Reference: D43835
Decision Maker: Executive Board
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Outcome of consultation to increase learning places at Carr Manor Community School (Primary Phase).
Further to Minute No. 151, 9th March 2016, 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 described the outcome of the consultation regarding proposals to expand primary school provision and establish SEN provision at Carr Manor Community School, noted why the proposals had not been progressed previously and sought permission to publish a new statutory notice in respect of such proposals.
RESOLVED –
(a) That the publication of a Statutory Notice be approved to expand primary provision at Carr Manor Community School from a capacity of 210 pupils to 420 pupils with an increase in the admission number from 30 to 60, with effect from September 2018, and also to establish provision for pupils with Complex Communication Difficulties including children who may have a diagnosis of ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) for approximately 12 pupils (6 primary, 6 secondary), with effect from September 2018;
(b) That it be noted that the officers responsible for the implementation of such matters are the Head of Learning Systems and the Head of Complex Needs.
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Wards Affected: Moortown;
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families
Other reasons / organisations consulted
As prescribed by School Organisation establishment and discontinuation regulations 2013 and Education Act 2011.
Consultees
Parents, staff and governors of proposed and neighbouring schools, prospective parents, local residents, ward members, Diocese, MP’s, trade unions, and other relevant stakeholders.
Contact: Vivienne Buckland, Head of Learning Systems 0113 37 83588 Email: vivienne.buckland@leeds.gov.uk.
Report author: Vivienne Buckland
Publication date: 26/10/2016
Date of decision: 19/10/2016
Decided at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Executive Board
Effective from: 29/10/2016
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