Purpose

Agreement to the statutory process for
expanding Perseid School and delegating the construction contract
decision to the Director

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
A. That Cabinet approved the expansion of
Perseid School to provide an additional 28 places for children aged
3-11. This will increase the total capacity of Perseid School from
168 places to 196 places. The approval is conditional on the
capital scheme being granted planning permission by 31 December
2024
B. That Cabinet noted the reason for this
decision is to meet the need to provide sufficient local specialist
state funded places for children with severe and complex learning
difficulties, including learners with an additional diagnosis of
autism and/or additional physical and/or sensory disabilities
C. That Cabinet delegated the decision to
award the construction contract for the expansion works to the
Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Families in
consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Digital and
the Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning