Decision details

Purpose of Report: This paper describes work that needs to take place to improve facilities at Archbishop Holgate’s Church of England Academy. There is an urgent need (from September 1st 2016) for increased capacity in terms of social space and dining facilities to accommodate growing pupil numbers at Archbishop Holgate’s.

The Executive Member will be asked to approve the use of £206,000 of basic need to support improvements to the catering facilities and social spaces at Archbishop Holgate’s Church of England which are need due to the continued growth in pupil numbers.

Resolved:  That the use of £206,000 of Basic Need funding to support improvements to the catering facilities and social spaces at Archbishop Holgate’s Church of England Academy, as detailed in paragraph 10 of the report, be approved.

Reason:     As a result of the continued growth in pupil numbers the current catering facilities and social spaces at the school are no longer adequate to meet the school’s requirements.