Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning: 1.     Agreed the use of funding from the total approved SEND Capital budget of £110.5m for 2025/26 to 2028/29 for the St John the Baptist School scheme. Noting that the new provision would create permanent accommodation for 30 additional state-maintained specialist places. 2.     Approved entry into any associated legal agreement and terms to be agreed by Director Land and Property in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, Director for Education and Lifelong Learning and Cabinet Member for Children and Families and to facilitate the contract award and project delivery for St John the Baptist’s new mainstream SEN unit.