Decision details

A key strand of the Kirklees SEND Transformation is to ensure there are sufficient places available locally to meet the need of children and young people. Between 29 September and 27 October 2023, a non-statutory consultation took place on a proposal to increase the places available at Woodley School and College to 194 pupil places gradually over time, using satellite provision, ahead of and leading up to the new school rebuild. The proposed 194 places include 180 places in the planned new school rebuild and up to 14 places in the existing Woodley Post-16 satellite provision based in a shop in Huddersfield town centre.

On 17 October 2023 Cabinet delegated the authority to the Strategic Director for Children’s Services to take account of a non-statutory consultation and arrange for the Council to publish related statutory proposals to create additional places at Woodley School and College. A consultation outcomes report dated 13 November has been published. A representation period will start when statutory proposals are published. A final decision will be made on the proposals by Kirklees Cabinet taking account of feedback received during this period.

As soon as practicable statutory proposals will be published to expand Woodley School and College to 194 pupil places, gradually over time.