Proposal to Establish a SEN Unit at Epsom Downs Primary School for Autistic Pupils and those with Communication and Interaction Needs

Closed 10 Feb 2023

Opened 15 Dec 2022

Results expected 20 Feb 2023

Feedback expected 20 Feb 2023

Contact

Peter Speers

(Commissioning Manager)

peter.speers@surreycc.gov.uk

Overview

In agreement with the school’s Headteacher and Governing Body, Surrey County Council is proposing to establish a SEN unit at Epsom Downs Primary School with 25 places for autistic pupils and those with communication and interactions needs. Pupils will have an EHCP specifying the specialist provision within the school as an appropriate placement to meet their individual needs.

Pupils attending Epsom Downs Primary School would be in addition to the mainstream Published Admission Number (PAN) of the school, as there is an expectation that a minimum of 50% of the school day would be spent in the Unit. This would enable meaningful inclusion into the mainstream classes which is wholly individualised to the needs of the pupil. Some pupils may spend more time in the Unit than others and it would be the responsibility of the school to manage the specialist offer and inclusion levels in partnership with the parents and the local authority.

Why your views matter

We are now undertaking a consultation on the proposal to establish a SEN Unit at Epsom Downs Primary School.The Related Documents below contain the detailed proposal.

Please let us know what you think about the proposals

- either by completing the Online Survey

- or by using the response form in the Related Documents below.

The deadline for submitting your response to the Consultation is

10th February 2023

What happens next

This period of consultation will run until 10 February 2023. After this point we will analyse the responses made and decide whether to proceed to the next stage, which would involve publishing formal proposals. If those proposals are published, there will be a further 4 week period for people to make representations on them before a final decision is taken by Surrey County Council's Lead Cabinet Member for Education and Learning, probably in April 2023.

Events

  • Virtual Public Meeting

    From 12 Jan 2023 at 18:00 to 12 Jan 2023 at 19:00

    Meeting to be held via Microsoft Teams. For more information, please contact schoolorg@surreycc.gov.uk

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Areas

  • Elmbridge
  • Epsom and Ewell
  • Mole Valley
  • Reigate and Banstead
  • Spelthorne
  • Tandridge

Audiences

  • Young people
  • Children in care
  • Parents
  • Teachers
  • Social workers
  • Youth workers
  • Health professionals working with children
  • Councillors, MPs
  • Children with disabilities
  • Carers
  • Headteachers
  • Health providers
  • Clinical commissioning groups
  • Children's Centres
  • Employers
  • Care Leavers
  • SCC staff
  • All Surrey residents

Interests

  • Schools
  • 0-5 year olds
  • 6-11 year olds
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Disabilities
  • Parents and families
  • Staff
  • Safeguarding children
  • Health and wellbeing
  • SCC staff