To consider the report of the Head of Children and Young People Strategic Commissioning, Education and Inclusion seeking authority to enter pre-statutory consultation regarding the establishment of an all age, 4 through to 19, special school – based on the existing two Springwell and Great Oaks sites.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Withdrawn
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/04/2013
Decision due: 21 May 2013 by Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Social Care
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Social Care
Lead director: Director, People
Department: Children's Safeguarding Portfolio
Contact: Email: alison.alexander@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4023.
Consultation process
Consultation meetings, information leaflet and response form distributed
Consultees
Governing Bodies, parents/carers, staff, health providers, specialist Local Authority teams, SEN teams in other Local Authorities.
Public Comments may be sent to: James Howells, School Organisation and Strategy Manager, Infrastructure, Children's Services and Learning, Floor Four One Guildhall Square, Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: Reasons for withdrawal: Following further discussions with both schools it has been decided not to pursue this at present. The schools will continue to explore other ways of working together on an informal basis.