Issue details

Decision

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

places.

Reason for the decision

This decision follows from the report to Cabinet on 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.

Consultees

A consultation was launched on the 22 September 2021 as required under Schedule 3. The consultation lasted 4 weeks. All Dorset Schools, neighbouring Local Authorities, the local town council (Wimborne Town Council & Colehill Parish Council), all parents and carers at Beaucroft School and all relevant Elected Members received communication on the consultation.

Budget Implications

The full implications of the expansion of Beaucroft School are detailed in the report to Cabinet – see Appendix 1 of the report.

Reference Documents

Cabinet 7 December 2021