Decision details

1.

Title of Item/Report

Enhanced Mainstream Schools Consultation

2.

Record of the Decision

Consideration was given to a report on Enhanced Mainstream Schools Consultation.

A consultation would be launched in September 2024 relating to the proposal to change Enhanced Mainstream Schools in Stockton-on-Tees to Additionally Resourced Provision and SEN Units, increasing the capacity within the Borough for school places for children with SEND and ensuring provision meets the needs of children locally.

A thirty-day consultation would launch on 9 September 2024 to include parents, schools and key stakeholders.

The proposal had been coproduced by a working group with key services within the council and Stockton Parent Carer Forum had been engaged in the proposals.

Parents and Carers would have an opportunity to meet with senior members of the SEND Services to discuss the proposal and open day listening events had been arranged during consultation period.

Following consultation, a decision would be required by Cabinet on the proposed model and the financial implications.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

3.

Reasons for the Decision

The report was for noting only.

4.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None

5.

Declared (Cabinet Member) Conflicts of Interest

None

6.

Details of any Dispensations

None

7.

Date and Time by which Call In must be executed

N/A