Decision details

Proposed decision: to expand Mayfield Grammar School taking the Published Admission Number from 145 to 180.

How the decision relates to Facing the Challenge and Corporate Objectives:

The local authority has a statutory duty under the Chapter III of the Education Act 1996 to ensure sufficient school places are available for any Kent child who requires one.

As Cabinet Member for Education and Health Reform I agree to:

a.         Allocate a sum of up to £5.2m from the Education and Young People’s Services Capital Budget, to fund any necessary additional works or variations to accommodation.

b.         Authorise the Director of Infrastructure, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance to enter into any necessary contracts/ agreements on behalf of the County Council.

c.         Authorise the Director of Infrastructure, to be the nominated Authority Representative within the relevant agreements and to enter into variations as envisaged under the contracts.