To seek approval to commence capital expenditure on projects to provide specialist provision for hearing impaired pupils at Parkfields Middle and Toddington St George Church of England School and for pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health provision at Oak Bank School.

That the commencement of capital expenditure, as outlined within the report, to deliver specialist provision for hearing impaired pupils at Parkfields Middle and Toddington St George Church of England School and for pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health provision at Oak Bank School be approved.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Education and Skills that sought approval to commence capital expenditure to provide specialist provision for hearing-impaired pupils at Parkfields Middle and Toddington St George Church of England School and for pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health provision at Oak Bank School.

Reason for Decision:  To support the Council’s policy of investment in successful schools and to comply with its legal obligation to secure sufficient primary and secondary school places to provide appropriate education for pupils in its area.

RESOLVED

that the commencement of capital expenditure, as outlined within the report, to deliver specialist provision for hearing impaired (HI) pupils at Parkifields Middle and Toddington St George Church of England School and for pupils requiring social, emotional and mental health provision (SEMH) at Oak Bank School be approved.