Decision details

The Cabinet Member approved the re-designation of Marshfields Community Special School from Moderate Learning Difficulties to Learning Difficulties having regard for ‘Maintained Schools Prescribed Alterations Guidance’ (Department for Education (DfE), October 2018) and taking into consideration the views/comments submitted during the statutory 4 week representation period which concluded on 8^th December 2020, including support for, objections to, and comments on the proposal.

The re-designation of Marshfield’s Community Special School to ‘Learning Difficulties’ would:

·         more accurately reflect the forecast cohort of pupils attending the school

·         ensure that there are sufficient high needs SEND places available across Peterborough

·         recognise the increased health needs of students on roll at the school

·         ensure parents have a choice in where to educate their child

·         ensure the staffing structure and the curriculum is more closely tailored to the needs of students who need a place at the school

·         will formalise the training staff need to meet the needs of students within the school’s admissions guidance

Marshfields to continue as a school designated for Moderate Learning Difficulties.

None.

Making significant changes (prescribed alterations)  to maintained schools guidance (DfE October 2018)

Making significant changes (‘prescribed alterations’) to maintained schools (publishing.service.gov.uk)