Purpose

At its meeting on 14 May 2026 Cabinet authorised officers to proceed to publish proposals to expand provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs, in accordance with the section 48 of The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013. 

Cabinet also noted that, prior to implementation of the proposals, a further report will be provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received, the response to those objections, and recommendations for implementation or otherwise of the proposals.

Decision

Councillor Peter Bradbury declared a personal non- prejudicial interest in this item as he is a governor of an ALN School.

RESOLVED: that

1. the proposals in respect of changes to Additional Learning Needs provision as set out in paragraph 4 of this report be approved without modification.
2. officers be authorised to take the appropriate actions to implement the proposals as set out in paragraph 4.
3. officers be authorised to publish the decision within 7 days of determination of the proposals.
4. Authority be delegated to the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning (in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Education, Employment & Skills and Finance, Modernisation & Performance, the Director of Governance and Legal Services, the Director of Economic Development and the Section 151 Officer) to determine all aspects of the procurement process (including for the avoidance of doubt development of all procurement documentation and selection and award criteria, commencement of procurement through to award of contracts).