Purpose

This report relates to the residential element of Bleasdale School, which is an all through school for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in the north of Lancashire. The number of residential pupils has reduced significantly over recent years and Cabinet is asked to consider different options in relation to the future of the boarding provision at the school, and to make a decision about which option to adopt and/or investigate further.

Four possible options are presented within this report, as alternative approaches as to the use of the residential site of Bleasdale School, in an effort to try and avoid the under-utilisation of the facilities available and to optimise the efficient use of public funds.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.