This report will seek a final decision on proposals to increase the places available at Woodley School and College. This is in the context of increasing available places using a satellite site ahead of the planned special school rebuild project.
Background papers;
SEND Transformation Plan 2021
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/special-education/pdf/send-transformation-plan.pdf
Cabinet Report 26 July 2022, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – Transformation plan update:
Cabinet report 17 October 2023, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – Increasing special school places:https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/documents/s53910/Increasing%20increase%20special%20school%20places%20-%20Woodley%20-%20Cabinet%20Report.pdf
Non-statutory consultation outcome report 13 November 2023: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/schools/pdf/consultation-outcomes-report-woodley-expansion.pdf
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2023
Decision due: 12 Mar 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Learning & Aspiration, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services
Lead director: Strategic Director - Children and Families
Department: Learning and Aspiration
Contact: Martin Wilby, Head of Education Places and Access Email: martin.wilby@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A non-statutory consultation has taken place between29 September 2023 and will end on 27 October 2023. If agreed, taking account of this consultation, a statutory notice will be published associated with the proposals. This will be followed by a statutory representation period where stakeholders will once again be able to express their view.
Members/Officers Involved: Councillors Elizabeth Reynolds, Councillor Viv Kendrick, Jo Anne Sanders. Martin Wilby