35.1 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 Denton Community Primary School.
DECISIONS
35.2 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 Denton 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
35.3 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 Denton Community Primary School, Newhaven from 1 September 2023 to address this need.