Purpose

Appraise options for Bohunt Sixth Form and to
make recommendation.

Content

RESOLVED
that the Executive:
 
1)   
Noted the additional feasibility work undertaken and
the assessment of options to bring 6th form education to
Bohunt with timescale and costs/value for money tests

 
2)   
Adopted the recommended option of delivering the
provision of 300 sixth form places and 150 extra Year 7-11 school
places by the construction of an extension to the existing school
building (Option 1), while the new sixth form being part of local
inclusion system contributing to preparation for adulthood for the
SEND students, both with and without EHCP.
 
3)   
Approved a capital budget up to £5.25m funded
through borrowing towards the school extension, subject to the
Bohunt Education Trust (BET) match-funding current cost estimates
and sharing risks related to increased building costs and their
commitment to the provision of the additional required school
places
 
4)   
Delegated authority to the Director of
Children’s Services and Director of Resources and Assets, in
consultation with the Executive Member for Children’s
Services and the Leader of the Council, to enter into an agreement
with the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) to secure the provision of
additional school places and the commitment of match-funding and
shared liabilities for the school extension.