Issue - meetings

To update Cabinet Member on the outcome of the consultation on the draft SEND Commissioning Strategy, the views of the Children’s Services, Education and Skills Scrutiny Board and to seek approval to carry out consultation on specific proposals arising from the Strategy.

RESOLVED:

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, Education and Skills agreed to approve:

(i)  The amended Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) School Place Commissioning Strategy attached at Appendix B to the report;

(ii)  The consultation with stakeholders on a proposal to relocate the sixth form of Hazel Oak School to Solihull College, Blossomfield Road Campus;

(iii)  That officers develop and consult on proposals to create additionally resourced provision with the outcome of the consultations considered by Cabinet Member before commencing the required statutory process; and

(iv)   That officers consult on proposals to formally close Widney Spld ARP and Lyndon HI unit.