Purpose

Appraise options for Bohunt Sixth Form and to make recommendation.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1)    Noted the additional feasibility work undertaken and the assessment of options to bring 6th form education to Bohunt with timescale and costs/value for money tests

2)    Adopted the recommended option of delivering the provision of 300 sixth form places and 150 extra Year 7-11 school places by the construction of an extension to the existing school building (Option 1), while the new sixth form being part of local inclusion system contributing to preparation for adulthood for the SEND students, both with and without EHCP.

3)    Approved a capital budget up to £5.25m funded through borrowing towards the school extension, subject to the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) match-funding current cost estimates and sharing risks related to increased building costs and their commitment to the provision of the additional required school places

4)    Delegated authority to the Director of Children’s Services and Director of Resources and Assets, in consultation with the Executive Member for Children’s Services and the Leader of the Council, to enter into an agreement with the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) to secure the provision of additional school places and the commitment of match-funding and shared liabilities for the school extension.