Decision details

1.      That the proposal to fund additional accommodation to meet pupil need and demand at Broadmeadow Special School (Phase 1) be approved.

2.      That Legal Services be authorised to enter into or execute or seal any legal documentation in relation to this scheme to protect the Council’s interests.

3.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Work, in consultation with Executive Director of Families, to approve the virement from the currently approved capital budget High Needs Capital Programme – Future Schemes to a budget for this specific project, once the actual level of budget required is finalised.

4.      That it be noted that the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT) have an existing agreement with the Local Authority to lease the ground floor of the Whitmore Reans Strengthening Families Hub, which is adjacent to Broadmeadow Special School. This lease would need to be extended in addition to the provision of additional accommodation under Phase 1 of the scheme.

5.      That it be noted that Phase 1 is intended to be a temporary solution. The proposed Phase 2 of the scheme would see Broadmeadow Special School further increase in capacity to meet additional demand and would be relocated to another site in purpose-built provision.  Investigations regarding Phase 2 are currently ongoing.

6.      That it be noted that any proposal to relocate Broadmeadow Special School and increase in capacity would be presented at a future Cabinet meeting.