Purpose

This report sets out a proposal to use the
vacant old library building at Denmark Street, Wokingham as a
Post-16 SEND Hub. A detailed examination of options has been
undertaken and is included within the body of the report. The
proposal meets multiple council priorities, including promoting
positive outcomes for young people with SEND; utilising vacant or
underused assets; and reducing future costs in the Council High
Needs Block budget.

Decision

RESOLVED
that the Executive:
 

1)   
noted the business case and options appraisal for a
new Post-16 SEND Hub in Wokingham;
 

2)   
agreed the funding and financial implications as set
out in the report; and
 

3)   
allocated the first floor of the former library on
Denmark Street, Wokingham as the site for the development of the
Post-16 SEND Hub.
 

4)   
request that the Children’s Services O&S
Committee consider the project and provide their comments on the
details of the project, the scope of the post-16 offer, and (when
the details have been finalised) the implementation
plan.