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Report of the Cabinet Member seeking approval to commence consultation in regard to the proposed expansion of Springwell Special School, attached.

NOTE: This report is presented as a general exception item in accordance with paragraph 16 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules of Part 4 of the Council's Constitution, as it has not been included in the Council's Forward Plan.

DECISION MADE: (Ref: CAB 11/12 8629)

Having complied with the requirements of paragraph 16 (Urgency) of the Access to Information Procedure Rules, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To commence 6 weeks of pre-statutory consultation in June 2012 to increase the Number on Roll at Springwell school by 8 (one class group) from November 2012 to accommodate the additional children whose needs have been assessed and who would be appropriately placed at Springwell School.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services and Learning, following consultation with the Head of Legal, HR and Democratic Services, to determine the final format and content of consultation in accordance with statutory and other legal requirements.