To seek Lead Member approval to publish a School Organisation Plan for the period 2025 to 2029. The School Organisation Plan sets out how East Sussex County Council (the local authority), in accordance with its statutory duty, seeks to ensure there are sufficient primary, secondary, and special school places in the right locations to meet demand.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2025
Decision due: 3 Dec 2025 by Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Lead member: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Gary Langford, Senior Manager: School Organisation and Admissions 07584262521 Email: gary.langford@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 481758.
Consultees
Schools, academy trusts and local diocesan education services are being consulted on the draft plan prior to Lead Member approval being sought to publish the plan.