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.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2023
Decision due: 13 Nov 2023 by Executive Director for Children and Families (DCS)
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Education and Communities
Lead director: Executive Director for Children and Families (DCS)
Department: Learning and Aspiration
Contact: Martin Wilby, Head of Education Places and Access 01484 221000 Email: martin.wilby@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
There has been a wide circulation of the non-statutory consultation, including all ward members.