Decision details

To agree the primary schools investment strategy to deliver new permanent places 

RESOLVED:

1.  That the forecast demand for primary places and associated need for the creation of additional capacity within Southwark’s primary estate be noted.

2.  That approval of the proposed primary investment programme outlined in table 3 and paragraphs 45 and 46 of the report be confirmed.

3.  That initial consultations on the statutory proposals to permanently enlarge the seven schools identified in paragraph 49 of the report be opened.

4.  That the approval of budgets for individual permanent expansion projects within the programme budgets identified within the report be delegated to the strategic director of children’s and adults’ services

5.  That the potential capital liabilities in future years and that ongoing engagement with the Department for Education will be required to ensure funding is sufficient to meet the requirement for new places be noted.

6.  That it be noted that the strategic director of children’s and adults’ services will approve a programme of temporary expansion for 2014/15 by autumn 2013.