Decision details

Subject : Approval for a day placement at an independent setting that can support children and young people with SEMH needs

Reference: D56491

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning approved and educational placement at Meadowcroft at a cost of approximately £122,488.00

Placement at this young person’s current setting and other specialist settings have been considered and due to the environmental requirements and specialist staffing required to meet this young person’s special educational needs (SEN), they require a specialist placement. The authority has a statutory duty to make provision for this child who has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.

It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the business case is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person within the City and the actions taken are to enable that person to receive their statutory entitlement to a minimum of 25 hours of education.

Contact: Michael Whytock, SEN Casework Officer SENSAP 0113 3785256 Email: michael.whytock@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 14/06/2023

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