Decision details

To seek agreement to consult on proposals that supports the council to deliver its statutory duty to arrange education for children from day 6 following a permanent exclusion.

The Executive Member for education, learning and skills has approved a consultation regarding the proposed commissioning of alternative provision for primary aged children permanently excluded from school and associated school organisation changes i.e. extending the age range of maintained Pupil Referral Units

The recommendation to consult on the implementation of a new primary provision model is based upon the rising demand across the county, the need for the council to have a long-term sustainable arrangement in place for primary aged children excluded from school.

The consultation will allow a period for all stakeholders to consider the proposal and provide feedback for the council’s consideration. Following consultation, the feedback may be used to adjust the proposal prior to moving forwards so that the council is able to better meet its statutory duties.

Option 2 - Formalise and extend the “nurture” based model in primary schools

Option 3 - Arrange bespoke education provision for excluded children