Issue details

Financial Implications: The costs to this project will be outlined in the report that will be considered by the Education and Young People’s Services Cabinet Committee.
Legal Implications: Any legal implications will be identified in the report to the Cabinet Member for Education and Health Reform before he takes his decision to agree the capital expenditure required to provide the school with additional accommodation.
Equality Implications: An Equality Impact Assessment will be produced before the start of the consultation process and will be accessible on line via the following link: www.kent.gov.uk/schoolconsultations.
Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?
Yes

24 September 2014 - the Commissioning Plan for Education Provision 2015-19 was endorsed by the Cabinet Committee prior to the final version being considered and approved by Cabinet on 13 October 2014.
8 July 2015 – A report on the Future Provision of Secondary Education in Kent – Cabinet Committee noted the actions required to increase Secondary school capacity to meet the demands of a growing Secondary school population.

The Commissioning Plan for Education Provision is being updated and will go to Cabinet for endorsement in December 2015.

Other consultation planned or undertaken:
It is planned that the Academy will hold a consultation on the proposed enlargement later this year. The Academy will seek approval from the Secretary of State. If agreed, the Academy will consult on increasing their published admission number from 120 to 150.

Local Member: Alan Marsh, Herne and Sturry