Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning: 1.     Agreed the allocation of funding from the previously approved SEND Capital programme to Carrington School, to undertake all necessary works to create 40 places Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) and to provide an additional 33 places at Woodfield Education Centre WEC) on the school site, as set out in the part 2 report. 2.     Noted that a Funding Agreement (FA) for self-delivery would be secured with Carrington/the Trust based on agreed feasibility costs and plans prior to commencement of works. The FA would specify that the school would source all necessary permissions, prior to the release of the funds. 3.     Noted that this project was required for SEND capacity requirements and that the provision of school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) was directly in line with and contributed toward current DfE policy, statutory requirements and Surrey County Council Priorities. 4.     Legal Services to execute the Funding Agreement and any associated legal agreements.