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Published Delegated Executive Decisions

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Decision Number: 0011 2020/21

Executive Portfolio:
Children and Young People
Decision Number:
0011 2020/21
Exempt / Confidential Item:
No
Ward(s) Affected:
All Wards
Declarations of Interest Received:
None
Title:
Proposed increase in the number of places at Mill Green Special School from 2020-21 onwards.
Summary of Decision:
To consider the outcome of the statutory consultation on the proposal to permanently expand Mill Green Special School.
Proposed Decision:
To approve the proposal to permanently expand Mill Green Special School from 93 to 106 for 2020-21, 115 for 2021-22, 2022-23 and 130 for 2023-24 onwards.
Summary of Reason for Decision:
Additional places are needed at Mill Green in order to meet an increasing demand for special school places in the Borough.
Reason for Decision:
The Council, acting as Local Authority, has a statutory duty to ensure that there are sufficient school places available in the local area for our children, including those with special educational needs.
Risks Associated with this Decision:
The Council would not meet its statutory duty to ensure sufficient school places for pupils.
Measures to Redress Risk:
To approve the proposal to permanently expand Mill Green Special School from 2020-21 onwards.
Anti Poverty / Human Rights / Agenda 21 Implications:
None
Attachments:
Please Contact Trish Barton - Ext 1026 for more details.