To consider the report of the Cabinet Member
for Children and Learning. Seeking approval for additional funds to
expand the Resource Base for Deaf. This enables the school in
providing a safe and language-rich environment for children with
varying challenges around their hearing
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2022
Decision due: 17 Jan 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Learning
Lead director: Executive Director for Children and Learning (DCS)
Department: Children and Learning
Contact: Lesley Kiber Email: lesley.kibler@southampton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The consultation process has consisted of
letters, emails, school newsletters, school notice boards and
school websites. Face to face meetings were also held with relevant
stakeholders (Parents, children and schools)
Consultees
Consultees included schools, parents,
children, National Deaf Children's Society, Department of
Education. Councillor Paffey, Democratic Services, Legal and
Finance departments will be briefed prior to and decisions being
made
Public Comments may be sent to: lesley.kibler@southampton.gov.uk
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: Decision due date for Cabinet changed from 20 December 2022 to 17 January 2023. Reason: further time required to obtain information on available funds (High Needs Grant etc)