Purpose

At its meeting on 13 July 2023 the Council’s Cabinet authorised officers to consult on proposals to increase the number of places for learners with Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs and the number of places for learners with Complex Learning Needs/ Autism Spectrum Condition.

It was noted that officers would bring a report on the outcome of the consultation to a future meeting to seek authorisation as to whether to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013.

This report summarises the views expressed during the consultation with recommendations regarding how to proceed.

Decision

RESOLVED: that

1. the proposals in respect of changes to Additional Leaning Needs provision as set out in paragraph 1 of this report without modification be approved.
2. Officers be authorised to take the appropriate actions to implement the proposals as set out in paragraph 1.
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 and Finance, Modernisation & Performance, the Director of Governance and Legal Services, the Director of Economic Development and the Corporate Director Resources) 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).