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Recommendations: That the Executive, having undertaken the required preliminary checks, resolve that:

i.     The four key issues listed above in paragraph 7.3 of the report have been satisfied and therefore there can be a determination of the proposals.

ii.    The following proposals be determined:

·           To remove residential (boarding) provision at Brompton Hall School from 1 September 2024, with no new residential placements made from September 2023.

·           To change from single-sex (boys) to co-educational provision at Brompton Hall School from 1 September 2023.

·           To introduce a phased increase in the number of day places at Brompton Hall School from 67 to up to 85 from 1 September 2023

Considered - A report of the Corporate Director for Children & Young People’s Services seeking a decision on proposals published by North Yorkshire County Council to cease residential provision at Brompton Hall School, extend the designation of the school to co-educational, and increase the number of day places at the school.

County Councillor Annabel Wilkinson introduced the report confirming the proposals came as a result of the reduced demand for residential provision and   She also drew attention to the proposed changes detailed in paragraph 4.1 of the report, and the findings from the statutory consultation.

Executive Members expressed support for the proposed changes, and it was

Resolved – That:

i.     The four key issues listed in paragraph 7.3 of the report had been satisfied and therefore the proposals could be determined;

ii.    The following proposals be approved:

·           To remove residential (boarding) provision at Brompton Hall School from 1 September 2024, with no new residential placements made from September 2023.

·           To change from single-sex (boys) to co-educational provision at Brompton Hall School from 1 September 2023.

·           To introduce a phased increase in the number of day places at Brompton Hall School from 67 to up to 85 from 1 September 2023