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HIGH NEEDS CAPITAL REPORT

Meeting: 26/07/2021 - Executive (Item 16)

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To consider a report of the Executive Member for Children's Services and Corporate Director Children's Services.

Minutes:

The Deputy Leader of the Council and Corporate Director Children’s Servicessubmitted a report which provided an update on progress of existing projects to meet demand for SEND places as well as setting out the Council’s approach to consultation and the proposals for the High Needs Capital Provision Grant. It was noted that all proposals were at the budget estimate stage and would be met from within the grant allocation available. In discussion, questions were raised and answered regarding the status of the High Needs Capital Allocation, the basis of allocation, the current location of small specialist classes, and reasons why further expressions of interest from schools had not been received.

 

RESOLVED - That the approach to consultation and feedback received be noted, and the proposals contained within the report be agreed as the detailed capital programme for 2021/22, specifically -

 

  1. Agree to the allocation of High Needs Capital Provision to carry out work to improve the facilities and expand provision for pupils with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) detailed in Appendix 1 to the report: Proposed Capital Projects, High Needs (SEND) Capital Provision Programme, Table 1.
  2. Note the completion of previous SEND Capital schemes in Appendix 2 to the report.