Recommendations:

The Executive are asked to approve that:

i.     A consultation process be undertaken in relation to the pausing of residential provision at Welburn Hall for a two year period from September 2023

ii.    Planning permission be sought to install temporary classroom provision on site

iii.   The local authority will not install temporary accommodation for residential operation

Considered: A report of the Corporate Director for Children & Young People Services providing a brief overview of the building challenges in relation to Welburn Hall Special school, seeking approval for a set of initial decisions in relation to the school (in light of the major challenges that have been identified), and discussing the longer-term strategic plans and investment decisions that will need to be developed and routed back through the Executive in Spring 2023.

County Councillor Annabel Wilkinson introduced the report and drew attention to the heating system challenges and the need to consider a more effective way forward.  She noted the plans to consult with families and thanked officers for their work and for the report.

As Members had no questions, it was

Resolved – That:

i.     A consultation process be undertaken in relation to the pausing of residential provision at Welburn Hall for a two year period from September 2023

ii.    Planning permission be sought to install temporary classroom provision on site

iii.   The local authority will not install temporary accommodation for residential operation