To seek additional Cabinet approval to draw down and spend funds from the £48.3m capital allocation in the Aspire & Achieve, Strategic Priorities section of the Capital Plan, to enable further progress with the rebuild of two special schools.
Background Papers
5 October 2021 Kirklees Council Cabinet Report
Capital investment and rebuild of 2 Special Schools
March 2024 Kirklees Safety Valve Agreement
Dedicated Schools Grant ‘Safety Valve’ Agreement: Kirklees
SEND The Big Plan
12 March 2024 Kirklees Council Cabinet Report
Engagement Process
There is continued engagement with the senior leadership teams at both Woodley School and College, and Joseph Norton Academy.
Pupils from both schools have been engaged in a programme of consultation about what is important to them in their new school buildings.
Senior managers regularly engage with PCAN (Parents of Children with Additional Needs). PCAN is the parent-led forum for all parents and carers of children and young people (aged 0-25 years) with additional needs in Kirklees.
Ward members for the proposed new sites have been briefed at major milestones.
Consultation Process
A six-week pre-planning consultation took place for the Joseph Norton Academy rebuild between 12 June 2023 and 23 July 2023 with key stakeholders. Following the consultation, a Statement of Community Consultation was produced.
A six-week pre-planning consultation is planned for the Woodley School and College rebuild commenced 7 May 2024 with key stakeholders. A Statement of Community Consultation will be produced following the consultation.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/05/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 9 Jul 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Transport and Housing, Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration, Portfolio Holder for Education and Communities
Lead director: Service Director - Development, Service Director - Learning & Early Support
Department: Children (stat)
Contact: Martin Wilby, Head of Education Places and Access Email: martin.wilby@kirklees.gov.uk, Stewart Horn, Head of Children's Integrated Commissioning Email: stewart.horn@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Jo-Anne Sanders, Martin Wilby, Stewart Horn, David Martin, Luke Wielgus, Jennie Conway, Chris French, Peter Gladstone