Approved opening of two SEND Units for pupils with autism at Brackenbury Primary School and Wormholt Park Primary School.
May 6, 2026 Deputy Leader (responsible for Health and Social Care and Children and Education) (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Deputy Leader (responsible for Health and Social Care and Children and Education) approved the opening of two SEND Units for pupils with autism at Brackenbury Primary School and Wormholt Park Primary School on 06/05/2026. The decision approves the opening of a 20-place SEND Unit at each school from September 2026.
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Purpose
The report seeks approval for the creation of two SEND Units, each to create 20 places for primary age range pupils with autism. The units will be located at Brackenbury and Wormholt Primary. The report includes the results of the formal consultation on the creation of the units.
Decision
This paper recommends the Deputy Leader:
- Approves the opening, from September 2026, of a 20-place SEND Unit for pupils with autism at Brackenbury Primary School and a 20-place SEND Unit for pupils with autism at Wormholt Park Primary.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 6 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 12 May 2026 |
| Lead officer | Anthony Mugan |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |