Decision details

Approval to implement a school expansion programme to meet the increased

demand for school places

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               as part of the overall School Place Planning Strategy 2010/13, a school expansion programme be implemented to meet the increased demand for school places;

(2)               the detailed decision-making within the school expansion programme be delegated to the Corporate Director Children’s Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Schools and Colleges, and a report on the capital investment requirements be submitted to Cabinet for further approval in due course;

(3)               the policy position about Free Schools and Academies in Harrow be noted.

Reason for Decision:  To ensure there are sufficient school places to fulfil the local authority’s statutory responsibilities.