School Organisation Strategy 2025 - 28

November 27, 2025 Children and Young People Policy Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website
Full council record
Purpose

To seek approval of the School Organisation
Strategy 2025-2028.

Content

The committee RESOLVED: (4 members voting in
favour, none against, 5 abstentions)
 
1.     
To approve the School Organisation Strategy 2025 – 2028, as
provided in Appendix A1.
 
2.     
To endorse the proposed reduction of primary surplus capacity
through targeted PAN reductions.
 
3.     
To support continued capital investment in Early Years provision to
meet expanded entitlements.
 
4.     
To note the strategic planning required to manage future secondary
surplus and maintain sufficiency.
 
5.     
To approve the expansion of local SEND provision to meet rising
demand and reduce reliance on out-of-area placements.
 
6.     
To agree to monitor post-16 sufficiency and support targeted
provision for vulnerable learners.
 
7.     
To note the consultation report at Appendix F.
 

Supporting Documents

School Organisation Strategy Committee Report.pdf
Appendix A1 - The School Organisation Strategy 2025 - 2028.pdf
Appendix A2 - Evidence Summary for the School Organisation Strategy 2025 - 2028.pdf
Appendix B - Equality Impact Assessment - School Organisation Strategy.pdf
Appendix C - Environmental Impact Assessment - School Organisation Strategy.pdf
Appendix F - School Organisation Strategy Consultation Report.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date27 Nov 2025
Subject to call-inYes