Proposal to change the age range and increase pupil numbers at the specialist centre at West Ewell Primary School

We asked for your views on our proposal to change the age range and increase pupil numbers at the specialist centre at West Ewell Primary School. These were due to be implemented in September 2018.

A total of two responses were received during the consultation period which closed at midday on Friday 25 May 2018, both agreed with the proposal.

During the consultation period a public meeting was held at the school on Tuesday 15 May 2018. In addition to centre staff, the school Inclusion Lead and the Deputy Headteacher, four parents attended the meeting.

Questions raised in one of the responses and at the public meeting related to the proposal having a detrimental impact on pupil and staffing ratios, which would result in a reduction to the level of adult support that pupils receive. Clarification was given to the attendees that as pupil numbers in the centre grow, funding levels would grow also. This will ensure that the pupil:staffing ratios are not impacted and that pupils will continue to receive the support they require in order to meet their identified needs.

As a result of the consultation process it has been decided to proceed with the proposals and the statutory notice will be issued on Monday 4 June 2018. This will give a further 4 week period for interested parties to make representations.

Following this period it is planned that a paper detailing the proposal and consultation outcomes will be presented to the Cabinet Member for Learning in July for a decision.