Purpose

The proposed works are essential to meet the care and
accessibility needs of Year 1 pupils with special educational needs in a
mainstream setting.  The investment
supports inclusive education, promotes dignity and independence, and aligns
with the council’s statutory responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and
the SEND Code of Practice.

 

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

DETERMINED

(i)            
Approval is granted to allocate £0.040m in High
Needs capital funding to support the internal adaptation of the Year 1 toilet
facilities at Millbrook Primary School.

(ii)           
Approval is also sought for the council to enter
into a grant agreement with Millbrook Primary School 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.