Officer Decision Record: For Executive Director of Children's Services to Respond to DfE regarding AP Free School
February 19, 2026 Executive Director Children’s Services. (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...formally informed the Department for Education of the decision to accept the £3.465m High Needs Capital Grant and discontinue the planned Alternative Provision Free School.
Full council record
Purpose
At Children and Families Committee on 16
February 2026 approval was given to accept the alternative funding
option of £3.465m (High Needs Capital Grant), offered by the
DfE rather than continue with the planned Alternative Provision
Free school. Committee delegated authority to the Executive
Director of Children’s Services, to formally respond to the
DfE informing them of this decision to ensure compliance with DfE
response timeline of 27 February 2026.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |