Purpose

 
This report will
summarise the case for an expansion of provision for learners aged
4-19 across the city and will seek Cabinet approval to
consult.

Content

THIS MATTER WAS TAKEN AS AN URGENT ITEM OF
BUSINESS.

 

Appendix 5 is exempt from disclosure as it contains information
pursuant to paragraph 16 of schedule 12a of the Local Government
Act 1972
 

Councillor Huw Thomas declared a personal & non-prejudicial
interest in this report as he is a governor of Ysgol Glan
Morfa.
 

Councillor Peter Bradbury declared a personal & non-prejudicial
interest in this report as he is a governor of Ty Gwyn, Councillor
Bradbury left the meeting and took no part in decision making.

 

Councillor Chris Weaver and Councillor Norma Mackie declared a
personal & non-prejudicial interest in this report as they are
governors of Cathays High School.

 

Councillor Peter Littlechild declared a personal &
non-prejudicial interest in this report as he is a governor of
Pontprennau Primary School.
               
RESOLVED: that
 

(i)         
the update on demand for specialist
additional learning needs places be noted.
 

(ii)       
Officers be authorised to consult on proposals as
outlined in paragraphs 4 and 6.
 

(iii)      
Ahead of determination of proposals and Ministerial
approval,  authority be delegated to the
Director of Education & Lifelong Learning in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Education and Cabinet Member for Finance,
Modernisation & Performance, Director Governance & Legal
Services and S.151 Officer to proceed with the design, procurement
and implementation of refurbishment works to schools summarised in
paragraph 4 to urgently provide additional places in the 2026/27
school year.
 

(iv)      
Ahead of determination of proposals and Ministerial approval,
authority be delegated to the Director of Education & Lifelong
Learning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education to
proceed with the design development of schemes summarised in
paragraph 6 that would take effect later than the 2026/27 year, to
ensure proposals for the expansion of specialist provision are not
delayed.
 

(v)       
the negotiations on a site in the northeast of Cardiff to allow the
delivery of the expanded Greenhill Special School be noted.
 

(vi)      
the potential revenue and capital implications to the Council
arising from all proposals be noted.
 

(vii)    
the consideration of relocation of T? Storrie
Children’s Home be noted.
 

(viii)   
It be noted that officers will bring a report on the
outcome of the consultation to a future meeting to seek
authorisation as to whether to proceed to publish proposals in
accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation
(Wales) Act 2013.