Issue - decisions

Proposals for changes to specialist provision for Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autism

08/03/2017 - Proposals for changes to specialist provision for Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autism

1)    That the advice of the Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group that the proposals for Moldgreen Community Primary School to discontinue the provision of 10 transitional places for children with autism are valid, and that the required statutory processes have been carried out, be noted.

2)    That it be agreed that the decision regarding the proposals will be taken within the statutory time period.

3)    That the outcomes and recommendations of the Kirklees School Organisation Advisory Group on 16 January 2017, and associated Officer recommendations, be noted.

4)    That the human resource and financial implications of approving the proposals be noted.

5)    That it be confirmed that, in meeting the obligations of the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty 2011, full regard has been given to the Equalities Impact Assessment throughout the statutory process for the proposal including the decision regarding approval.

6)    That approval be given , without modification or condition, to discontinue the provision of 10 transitional places for children with autism at Moldgreen Community Primary School.

7)    That Officers be requested to support and work closely with the Governing Body of Moldgreen Community Primary School to finalise arrangements in order to implement the proposals from 1 April 2017.

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