Decision details

Purpose of Report: This report seeks Executive approval for spending of ‘Basic Need’ capital for the provision of school places in order to accommodate rising pupil numbers for the start of the school year in September 2017 and beyond. ‘Basic Need’ funding is provided directly to Local Authorities for the purposes of ensuring a sufficient supply of school places, and together with forecast pupil numbers in planning areas across the city, informs the priorities for where additional provision is required.

Members are asked to approve the proposed budgets and spending allocations for a small number of schemes – including ensuring that the temporary accommodation required at Acomb Primary School for bulge classes admitted in September 2016 is in place for September 2017.

Update: It has been agreed that this decision will be taken by the Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People on 24 January rather than Executive on 26 January 2016 as this paper will now only focus on gaining approval for one Basic Need scheme to be delivered in time for the start of the school year in September 2017 rather than a wider programme of works.

Resolved:  That the budget of £300,000 for the provision of a temporary double classroom unit be approved.

Reason:     To provide enough classroom accommodation at Acomb Primary School for the increased intake admitted in September 2016.