Proposal for Additional SEN Places in Rochdale

Closed 10 Jul 2015

Opened 10 Jun 2015

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Statutory Proposals for the Enlargement of Newlands, Springside and Redwood Special Schools

DfE Numbers: 354/ 7014, 354/7013 and 354/7015.

At its meeting held on 28th August 2015, the Council’s Cabinet, as the Decision Maker, considered the statutory proposals published by the Local Authority to make a significant alteration to Newlands, Springside and Redwood Special Schools to:

1.       Increase the place capacity of Newlands Special School from 100 to 116 places to accommodate an extra 16 children in the 3-11 age range from September 2016.

2.       Increase the place capacity of Springside Special School from 100 to 116 places to accommodate an extra 16 children in the 3-11 age range from September 2016.

3.       Increase the place capacity at Redwood Special School from 225 places to a total of 287 places with effect from September 2015 by providing an extra 32 places at the school site at Hudson’s Walk and to provide an additional site at Kenyon Lane, Middleton for 32 children through the establishment of the Redwood Education and Enterprise Centre.

I am writing to inform you that, having considered the views expressed during the consultation process, including all the responses and representations made, and the factors set out in the statutory guidance, the Cabinet has given approval to the statutory proposals.

The reasons for the decision are that:

· There has been an increase in the number of children born in the borough, and this will reflect an increase in demand for special school places at each of these schools. The places are required in order to meet the expected demand; and

· There has been an increase in the number of children with statements transferring from mainstream settings into Year 7 at Redwood School as well as an increase in demand from children joining the school at Year 12.

I have written today to the relevant parties and those making representations to these proposals, notifying them of the approvals.

If you have any queries, please contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Chris Swift

School Organisation & Development Manager 

Overview

Rochdale Borough Council

Enlargement of Special Schools in Rochdale Borough

Notice is given in accordance with section 19(1) and 19(2) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that Rochdale Borough Council intends to make a prescribed alteration to:

1. Newlands Special School, Waverley Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6JG with effect from September 2016:

The proposed alteration is to enlarge the school to admit a further 16 children in total. The current capacity of the school is 100 places and the proposed capacity will be 116. The current number of children registered at the school is 81.

2. Springside Special School, Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2SU with effect from September 2016:

The proposed alteration is to enlarge the school to admit a further 16 children in total. The current capacity of the school is 100 places and the proposed capacity will be 116. The current number of children registered at the school is 94.

3. Redwood Special School, Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF with effect as follows:

The proposed alterations for Redwood Special School are to enlarge the school:

(i)   to admit a further 32 children to the Redwood site at Hudson’s Walk with effect from September 2016 the current capacity of the school on this site is 225 places and the proposed capacity on this site would be 257 places. The current number on roll 235; and

(ii)  to provide an additional site at Kenyon Lane, Middleton, with effect from September 2015 for a further 30 children.

Rochdale Borough Council will implement the proposals.

This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposals can be obtained from robert.aspinall@rochdale.gov.uk, or by writing to Robert Aspinall, School Organisation and Development Team, Early Help and Schools, Rochdale Borough Council, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU. The proposals can be accessed on the Council website at:

https://consultations.rochdale.gov.uk/research/additionalspecialschoolplaces

Within four weeks from the date of publication of these proposals, any person may object to or make comments on the proposal by writing to Robert Aspinall, School Organisation and Development Team, Early Help and Schools, Rochdale Borough Council, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU. You may also complete the on-line response form on the Council website.

The closing date for representations is midnight on Friday 10th July 2015.

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