Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Children and Families on the outcome of the consultation regarding a proposal to establish a new 8 form entry secondary free school (1,200 place – 240 pupils per year group) for learners aged 11-16, including a Resourced Provision for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The report seeks permission to establish an invitation to bid stage as part of the free school presumption process.

Further to Minute No. 59, 20^th September 2017, the Director of Children and Families submitted a report presenting the outcome of the consultation in respect of a proposal to establish a new 8 form entry secondary free school (1,200 place – 240 pupils per year group) for learners aged between 11-16 years, including a Resourced Provision for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The report sought approval for the commencement of a ‘free school presumption process’ under the terms as detailed within the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

RESOLVED – That the consideration of this matter be deferred, in order to enable further consideration to be undertaken on all of the available options which have been brought forward to ensure the future sufficiency of school places in this area, with a further report on such matters being submitted to the Board in due course.