Provision for Dorset Children (meeting adjourned at 14.52pm on 8 December 2020)
To consider a report of the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help. (to follow)
Additional documents:
Decision:
Cabinet reconvened on
14 December 2020 at 14.00pm in exempt business to continue the consideration of
the above item.
Provision for Dorset
Children (SEND)
Decision
That the Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Capital
Strategy for 2020 to 2025, be accepted.
Reason
for Recommendation:
This strategy provides the
council with a clear understanding of the current
sufficiency of places for
children and young people with SEND, that are
supported by an Education,
Health and Care Plan. Approval will allow for future operational and strategic
planning to meet demand.
Provision for Dorset
Children (Business Case)
Decision
(a) That a final bid to acquire land property and assets as set out in the report be approved;
(b) That authority be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Commercial and Capital Strategy, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer to seek the appropriate funding required.
(c) That authority be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help, in consultation with the Executive Director People – Children to prepare a detailed business case and consult on a range of options.
(d) That a cross-party, politically balanced Steering Group be formed with a membership of 10 members, to be nominated by group leaders.
Reason
for recommendation:
The council has a need to
deliver service provision for children in a more economically efficient
mechanism.
Minutes:
Cabinet received a presentation on the proposals and had an opportunity to ask detailed questions. Following much discussion it was decided to adjourn the meeting for further details and information.
The meeting was adjourned until Monday 14 December 2020 at 2pm, which would continue in exempt business.
Meeting closed at 14.52pm