Purpose

To increase local specialist early years and key stage 1 capacity in the Oakdale and wider area, in addition to permitting an increase to the number of post-16 places made available in Broadstone, to meet the assessed educational needs of children and young people with SEND and to reduce pressure on the High Needs Budget. The Council is the authority for approving this significant change to a maintained school.

Decision

RESOLVED that: -

(a)           Cabinet agreed with the proposal to establish a new Winchelsea School satellite unit and nursery for children with SEND at Stanley Green Infant Academy, in addition to expanding Winchelsea School’s post-16 places at Broadstone Youth Centre, with effect from 1 September 2026.

(b)           Cabinet approve a budget allocation of £710k using High Needs Provision Allocation.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Reason

To increase local specialist early years and key stage 1 capacity in the Oakdale and wider area, in addition to permitting an increase to the number of post-16 places made available in Broadstone, to meet the assessed educational needs of children and young people with SEND and to reduce pressure on the High Needs Budget. The Council is the authority for approving this significant change.