Resolved -

(1)       That in respect of Canterbury Children’s Centre the reduction in           the space currently defined as the Children’s Centre be approved          in order to create a delivery site that will also support the District’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy.

(2)       That in respect of Crossley Hall Children’s Centre the closure of the Children’s Centre on this site be approved to support the District’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy noting that Prevention & Early Help   Services are provided within the area which will meet the local need for families and young children.

(3)       That in respect of Princeville Children’s Centre the closure of the Children’s Centre            on this site be approved to support the District’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy noting that Prevention & Early Help Services are provided within the area which will meet the local need for families and young children.

(4)       That in accordance with paragraph 8.7.4 of Part 3E of the constitution, resolutions (1) (2) and (3) above are not subject to call-in as the matter is urgent for the reasons set out in paragraph 1.7 of Document “A”; as any delay which may result from calling-in the decision may be prejudicial to the interests of the Council’s ability to undertake the necessary building work required to create the additional SEND places in time for the September 2019 pupil intake.

(5)       That the Interim Strategic Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Education, Employment and Skills be requested to review and monitor the expenditure involved in implementing the resolutions in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above.

ACTION: Interim Strategic Director Children’s Services

(Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

(Gillian Mayfield – 01274 431943)