Decision details

Proposal to increase pupil numbers at Springwater Community Special School,

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval to begin a consultation on an increase in pupil numbers at Springwater School, High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW, Harrogate from the 1st September 2025.

Decision:

The Executive Member for Education and Skills has approved the proposal to consult to increase numbers at Springwater School, High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate from 1 September 2025.

Reasons for the decision:

The increase in pupil numbers and capital investment at Springwater School will significantly benefit children and their families. By providing additional local places, the school will reduce pupil journey times to and from school, offering much greater convenience for children with SEND. Additionally, these improvements will achieve longer-term savings by reducing the current demand and high cost of placing children out of North Yorkshire settings

Publication date: 03/09/2024

Date of decision: 03/09/2024

Effective from: 12/09/2024

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