Didcot Valley Park Special School - Education specification and approval to start LA presumption process

March 17, 2026 Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People (Cabinet member) In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

...approved the education specification for a new special school serving the Didcot area and authorised the commencement of the process to identify an academy sponsor to operate it.

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Purpose

Whether to approve the education specification
for a new special school, and move forward with identifying an
academy sponsor

Supporting Documents

17032026-CMDCEYP5-NEW SPECIAL SCHOOL SERVING THE DIDCOT AREA - Report.pdf
Annex 1 - DIDCOT COMMUNITY SPECIAL SCHOOL SPECIFICATION DRAFT FOR CONSULTATION.pdf
Annex 2 - Children at Community Special Schools Open.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision date17 Mar 2026
Subject to call-inYes