Purpose

Recommendation to approve internal changes to
the New Hawthorns School proving an additional 26 SEND places and
amending the specification to allow a provision for pupils with
additional language and communication needs.

Content

That it be determined that:

1.      
Approval is given to allocate the sum of
£46,162.38 for the amendments to the internal layout and
fixings at the new Hawthorns SEND Academy to accommodate an
additional 26 SEND pupil placements for pupils with additional
learning and communication needs.  The
sum is made up of the Academy and council jointly funding the total
costs of £83,931.60 to be split equally at £41,965.80
each with a 10% contingency allowance of £4,196.58 each. The
net cost of £46,162.38 to be drawn down from the new
Hawthorns scheme contingency.

2.      
Any expenditure against the remaining budget will be
monitored through the Strategic Planning and Capital Monitoring
Panel (SPCMP).

3.      
Approval be given to enter into a Legal agreement
with the Academy to reimburse the Council for their share of the
costs being £46,162.38 of the uplift with both the Academy
and the Council contributing equal sums.

4.      
That before the end of the year a further report is
received by Board/Cabinet from the assistant Director of Education
to address the intentions for the Audenshaw site currently occupied
by Hawthorns, which as set out in paragraph 3.10 is required to be
surrendered to the Council on occupation by the Academy of the new
site.