Decision details

At its meeting on 15 July 2021 the Council’s Cabinet authorised officers to consult on proposals to establish a Specialist Resource base at Moorland Primary School.

At its meeting on 14 October 2021 the Council’s Cabinet authorised officers to consult on a range of proposals to expand special school provision and to establish or expand Specialist Resource Bases for learners with Complex Learning Needs and Autism Spectrum Condition.

It was noted that officers would bring a report on the outcome of the consultations to a future meeting to seek authorisation as to whether to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 

This report summarises the views expressed during the consultations with recommendations regarding how to proceed.

RESOLVED: that

1.               Officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 to:

·         establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for primary aged children with Complex Learning Needs at Moorland Primary School from September 2023

·         establish a 30 place Specialist Resource Base for learners with complex learning needs at Willows High School from September 2023

·         increase the designated number at the Llanishen High School Specialist Resource Base for learners with Autism Spectrum Condition from 20 to 45 places from September 2022

·         establish a 30 place Specialist Resource Base at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf alongside the existing 30 place Specialist Resource Base for learners with Autism Spectrum Condition from September 2023

·         increase the designated number of Ty Gwyn Special School from 198 to 240 from September 2022

·         increase the designated number of Meadowbank Special School from 40 to 98 from September 2022

·         increase the designated number of The Hollies Special School from 90 to 119 from September 2022; further increase the designated number of The Hollies Special School from 119 to 150 from September 2023

·         increase the designated number at the Specialist Resource Base at Llanishen Fach Primary School for learners with complex learning needs from 20 to 30 places from September 2023

·         increase the designated number at the Specialist Resource Base at Marlborough Primary School for learners with severe and complex learning needs from 20 to 30 from September 2022

·         increase the designated number at the Specialist Resource Base at Pentrebane Primary School for learners with Autism Spectrum Condition from 20 to 24 spaces from September 2022

·         increase the designated number at the Specialist Resource Base at Springwood Primary School for learners with Autism Spectrum Condition from 20 to 28 from September 2022

2.               it be noted that prior to implementation of the proposals a further report will be provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received, the proposed responses to those objections and recommendations for implementation or otherwise of the proposals.