Issue - decisions

Resolved:   That the Executive agree to:

(i)      Give in principle approval to the expenditure of Basic Need funding to allow Scarcroft Primary School to increase by 0.5 form of entry (15 pupils per year group) to 2 form of entry (60 pupils per year group).  (The funding will cover the cost of making internal modifications to Scarcroft Primary School; putting a small MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) on part of the school’s car park; provide additional car parking spaces on Millthorpe School site and to create a full sized MUGA.  A full sized MUGA is required as Scarcroft Primary School does not have enough outdoor playing space.) 

(ii)      Undertaking full consultation on the options to be explored for a suitable site for a full sized MUGA which include Millthorpe School, Scarcroft Green and the Little Knavesmire.

(iii)     Note that although the Council remains responsible for ensuring there are enough school places in its area it will be the South Bank Multi-Academy Trust Board who will seek approval for the increase in the size of the school through the Regional Schools Commissioner. 

Reason:     To meet its statutory duties to provide sufficient school places the Council supports the proposed changes to Scarcroft Primary school’s building and the need to create additional outdoor spaces.  (As from the 1 April 2016 Scarcroft Primary School became part of the South Bank Multi Academy Trust.)