URL: https://barnsleymbc.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3032

Decision Maker: Cabinet Spokesperson Children's

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That Cabinet Spokesperson: -   Agree to progress further survey and due diligence work to inform the capital investment of £0.385M to allow the adaptation of the existing KS2 building at The Mill Primary Academy. To agree to initiate a project to develop new special school provision at The Mill, subject to a further report detailing feasibility and the outcome of necessary due diligence. This would support the potential establishment of an up to 50-place special school for primary-age pupils with SEND, with a target opening date of September 2026. To delegate approval of capital investment to the Executive Director for Children’s to enable the asset owner to undertake the renovation required.  

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025