Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help.

Decision

That from September 2022, Beaucroft Special School increase its funded capacity by an additional 80 places.

Reason for the decision

The decision follows from the meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday 27 July 2021, relating to the use of old Wimborne First School site to provide additional capacity to Beaucroft Special School as part of Dorset Council’s SEND Strategy – see Appendix 1 for the report.

Decision - SEND Capital Strategy: Expansion of Beaucroft School - Statutory Consultation Outcome - Dorset Council

The Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help set out the report that sought agreement for the Beaucroft Special School to increase its funded capacity by an additional 80 places in September 2022.

Cabinet members indicated their “minded to” view to support for the recommendation.

Decision

That from September 2022, Beaucroft Special School increase its funded capacity by an additional 80 places.

Reason for the decision

The decision follows from item 51 (Cabinet Tuesday 27th July 2021) relating to the use of old Wimborne First School site to provide additional capacity to Beaucroft Special School as part of Dorset Council’s SEND Strategy – see Appendix 1 for the report.