Decision details

School Placement and Sufficiency Strategy for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs (2017-20): Expansion of Additional Resource Unit at Hoyland Springwood Primary Academy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Spokesperson Children's

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

that approval be given to authorise expenditure, amounting to a total of £387,150, for the purpose of refurbishing the Additional Resource Unit at Hoyland Springwood Primary Academy.  This will help provide up to 10 quality placements for children aged 5-11 who have been diagnosed with complex needs and thereby prevent these young and vulnerable children from being placed in more costly, independent provision out of the Borough.  The decision will ensure greater value for money and the more effective use of available resources.

Publication date: 25/02/2020

Date of decision: 03/02/2020

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