Issue details

Proposal to establish a new Special School at the site of the former Woodfield Community Primary School in Harrogate.

To report on the consultation for the proposal to establish a new Special School for Autistic children aged 11-19 at the site of the former Woodfield Community Primary School in Harrogate.

To seek approval to undertake the required actions to establish the school via the Department for Education’s presumption route process.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/06/2023

Decision due: 22 Aug 2023 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

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

Contact: Andrew Dixon, Strategic Planning Manager, Education & Skills Email: Andrew.dixon@northyorks.gov.uk or Email: chris.reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Andrew.Dixon@northyorks.gov.uk, Chris Reynolds, Head of SEND Strategic Planning and Resources Email: Chris.Reynolds@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The consultation document was issued to consultees and available on NYCC website. The consultation period was 12 June – 24 July 2023.

Consultees

Local community, schools and NYC Members, MP, Unions and professional associations, Diocesan Boards, Department for Education, multi-academy Trusts.

Agenda items

Documents

  • Proposal to establish a new Special School at the site of the former Woodfield Community Primary School in Harrogate.