Content

That pupil roll projections and other trend
data set out in Report CEF23031 and its appendices be noted.
 
That the continued increase in the number of
children and young people with an Education Health and Care Plan
above demographic trends be noted.
 
That a planning margin of 5% above the Greater
London Authority School Roll Projections continues to be
implemented to provide for local variations in need and to meet
parental preferences.
 
That the Greater London Authority School Roll
Projections indicate a potential future reduction in the need for
primary places and this position needs to be kept under review.
 
That whilst there are currently sufficient
places available or planned to meet current and projected demand
for school places, the Local Authority will work with schools to
safeguard the existing supply of school places as required.
 
That the Local Authority will prioritise the
needs of education within the Infrastructure Delivery Plan
 
That there are specific pressures for
placements for pupils with Education Health and Care Plans and that
the Local Authority will work with local schools, trusts and the
Department for Education to bring proposals forward to increase
capacity and improve provision where necessary. The High Needs
Funding and Estates Review will be a key route for identifying
opportunities to bring forward additional capacity.
 
That discussions be undertaken with schools,
multi academy trusts and the Department for Education as outlined
in Report CEF23031 to ensure a sufficient supply of mainstream
school places in the Borough, including through expansions and
opening new schools.
 
That a recent notification received from the
Department for Education’s Regional Director that the Harris
Federation has withdrawn its application to open the Harris Kent
House free school be noted.
 
That whilst there has been delay in the
delivery of the special free school, Redwood Academy, the Local
Authority is working proactively with both the Department for
Education and operator, Rivermead
Inclusive Trust to open the school at the earliest opportunity.
 
That the Local Authority should actively seek
to increase the capacity of in-Borough specialist provision.
 
That where expansion is agreed, this will be
implemented through the education capital programme (subject to the
availability of funds).
 
That Officers continue dialogue with the
Department for Education on amending the primary and secondary
planning areas.