Issue - meetings

Extending the age range of the Assessment Base at Ruislip Gardens Primary School (Cllr Susan O'Brien)

 

 

Meeting: 12/12/2024 - CABINET (Item 7)

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet:

 

  1. Have regard to the 12 responses from the consultation;
  2. Agree the proposal to expand the current age range of the Specialist Assessment Base for 3-5 years olds at Ruislip Gardens Primary School to include 2-year-olds when appropriate and necessary in exceptional circumstances. 

 

Reasons for decision

 

The Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education introduced a report to consider the outcome of the consultation regarding extending the age range of the specialist assessment base at Ruislip Gardens Primary School. This proposal was due to the increasing number of children with special educational needs and the progression to educational healthcare plans. Early identification would allow the Council to place children in the appropriate school settings early in their educational journey and gauge demand.

 

The Cabinet Member advised that the base was currently available to three to five-year-olds at Ruislip Gardens Primary School, and the proposal sought to expand the age range to include two-year-olds in exceptional circumstances. The consultation had run during September and October of this year, inviting stakeholders to participate. Cabinet considered the consultation and agreed the proposal.

 

Alternative options considered / risk management

 

None.

 

Relevant Select Committee

Children, Families & Education Select Committee

Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)

This matter can be called in by the relevant select committee by 5pm, Friday 20 December 2024. If not

called-in, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented.

Officer(s) to action

Abi Preston – Director of Education & SEND

Directorate

Children’s Services

Classification

Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.