Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            progress on additional Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) provision planned in Harrow, be noted;

(2)            Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children Services, and consideration of consultation responses, be authorised to publish the statutory notices that would enable the increase of SEND provision in Harrow in accordance with the SEND Strategy;

(3)            the Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children Services, be authorised to determine the notices that would enable the increase of SEND provision in Harrow in accordance with the SEND Strategy;

(4)            the commencement of all procurements that were required to deliver the programme, be agreed; and

(5)            the Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Director of Finance, Portfolio Holders for Finance & Human Resources and Children Services, be authorised to award contracts following each procurement.

Reason for Decision:  To enable the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory duties to provide sufficient school places in its area.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.