Purpose

To ensure the immediate educational and accessibility needs
of the prospective students can be met within a mainstream setting, in line
with inclusive education priorities and statutory responsibilities under the
Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice. 
This supports inclusion, independence, and equal access to education.

 

To meet the increasing in-borough demand for specialist
school places, ensure more pupils with SEND are educated in local inclusive
settings, and reduce financial pressure on the High Needs Block by decreasing
reliance on expensive out-of-borough placements.

Content

That it be DETERMINED that:

(I)   
Approval is granted to allocate £0.040m in High
Needs capital funding to support the internal adaptation of a designated space
at Tameside College, for use as a fully accessible personal care room to meet
the needs of a student with a mobility impairment.

(II)  
Approval is also sought for the council to enter
into a grant agreement with Tameside College to enable the delivery of the
works.

(III) The
adaptation works are to be delivered by the school under the oversight of the
Education Capital Project Team, with costs monitored to ensure best value.