Proposed Development of Mainstream Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Hubs (Final Decision)

April 28, 2026 Executive Councillor: Children's Services (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Councillor for Children's Services approved proposals to establish mainstream SEND hubs at five Lincolnshire schools on 28/04/2026. The approved proposals include establishing two hubs at Butterwick Pinchbeck’s Endowed CofE Primary School, one at Church Lane Primary School & Nursery, Sleaford, one at Hawthorn Tree School, Boston, one at Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School, Lincoln, and one at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford. The decision includes refurbishing existing classrooms, creating sensory rooms, accessible WCs, and outdoor learning areas.

Full council record

Decision

  1. That the proposal to establish two mainstream SEND Hubs at Butterwick Pinchbeck’s Endowed CofE Primary School, be approved.
  2. That the proposal to establish a mainstream SEND Hub at Church Lane Primary School & Nursery, Sleaford, be approved.
  3. That the proposal to establish a mainstream SEND Hub at Hawthorn Tree School, Boston, be approved.
  4. That the proposal to establish a mainstream SEND Hub at Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School, Lincoln, be approved.
  5. That the proposal to establish a mainstream SEND Hub at The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford, be approved.

Reasons for the decision

As detailed in the report.

Alternative options considered

As detailed in the report.

Supporting Documents

APPENDIX B - Sleaford.pdf
APPENDIX C - Boston.pdf
Proposed Development of Mainstrean SEND Hubs.pdf
APPENDIX E - Tetford.pdf
APPENDIX D - Lincoln.pdf
APPENDIX A - Butterwick.pdf
APPENDIX F - Complete Proposals.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Apr 2026
Lead officerEileen McMorrow