Decision details

To consider the final decision on proposed enlargement of  Polegate School

11.1     The Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services seeking approval to publish statutory notices in respect of a proposal to expand Polegate School.

11.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Authorise the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to expand Polegate School from 420 places to 630 places, increasing the published admission number (PAN) from 60 to 90 with effect from 1 September 2019; and

2) Delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposals prior to their publication if required.

Reasons.

11.3     In recent years demand for school places in Polegate has increased as a result of new housing developments in the area. The Council has a statutory duty to ensure there are sufficient school places to meet this demand and is therefore proposing to expand Polegate School to create additional capacity.