Decision details

To consider the outcome of a consultation to establish a specialist facility at Meridian Community Primary School, and, if appropriate, to seek approval to publish a statutory notice.

36.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a new specialist facility at Meridian Community Primary School.

DECISIONS

36.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) approve publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to establish a new specialist facility for up to eight pupils at Meridian Community Primary School: and

2) delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to amend the proposal prior to its publication if required.

REASONS

36.3     The Local Authority has identified a gap in specialist provision in mainstream primary schools for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Newhaven and Peacehaven area. The Local Authority would like to establish a specialist facility for up to eight pupils at Meridian Community Primary School, Peacehaven from 1 September 2023 to address this need.