Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the establishment of SEND Units at three primary schools by formalising the current Special Support Bases at those sites.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the establishment of SEND Units at three primary schools by formalising the current Special Support Bases.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant changes to maintained schools and the provision of special education needs support.
affected_stakeholders: ["Students with special educational needs", "Parents of students with special educational needs", "Teachers and staff at the schools"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=465
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To advise Cabinet on the feedback received from stakeholders arising from statutory consultation regardng the formalisation of specialst support bases.
Content: RESOLVED that in light of the prescribed changes set out in the statutory proposals published on 9 April 2026 (attached at Appendix 1a-c) and the information provided in the report, and in accordance with the Statutory Guidance from the Department for Education “Making significant changes (‘prescribed alterations’) to maintained schools Statutory guidance for proposers and decision makers August 2025” (attached at Appendix 3), Cabinet approve the establishment of SEND Units at Cambois Primary, Newsham Primary School and Seaton Sluice First School by formalising (making permanent) the current Special Support Bases at those sites effective immediately following such decision.
Date of Decision: July 7, 2026