Issue details

Special Free School Programme – Acceptance of conditions

To seek approval to accept the conditions set by the Department for Education in relation to the Council’s successful bid for inclusion in the Special Free School programme.

The proposed school is to be located based in Northallerton and would support young people with significant SEMH needs in the Hambleton / Richmondshire area.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/03/2023

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
On 2 March 2023 the Council received confirmation that the bid for a Special Free School In Northallerton had been successful. The Council are required to accept a number of conditions by 8 March 2023 in order to move to the next stage of the Department for Education’s process.

Decision due: 7 Mar 2023 by Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Contact: Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources Email: Chris.Reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Chris.Reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultees

None

Decisions

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Documents

  • Report to The Executive, 20 September 2022  
  • Special Free School Programme – Acceptance of conditions