Decision details

Seeking approval to inject £4.1m into the Capital Programme for the expansion of The Co-op Academy Leeds.

The Director of the Director of Children and Families submitted a report regarding proposals as part of the Learning Places Programme scheme to increase the Pupil Admissions Number at The Co-operative Academy of Leeds from 180 to 240 from September 2019, which would create an additional 300 places across years 7 – 11. In addition, the submitted report sought approval to undertake related capital expenditure.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That ‘Authority to spend’ on the Learning Places Programme for the expansion of The Co-operative Academy of Leeds at a total value of £4.1m, as detailed within the submitted report, be approved;

(b)  That it be noted that it is currently envisaged that the scheme will be completed by October 2019, however it is also noted that discussions are ongoing between all parties to look at ways in which to bring this date forward to September 2019;

(c)  That it be noted, that if the required works cannot be completed by September 2019, a contingency plan will be developed to ensure that the Academy is able to accommodate the additional pupil numbers;

(d)  That it be noted that the Chief Officer, Asset Management and Regeneration is responsible for the delivery of the scheme.

A full statutory consultation process has already been carried out in relation to the expansion scheme and Ward Members will be briefed again at key stages during the project.

Executive Member for Children’s & Families, Ward Members, School, The Co-op, parents and local community.