Decision
Analysis
outcome: Cabinet has agreed to note and approve the programme of new and expanded specialist provision in the draft SEND Sufficiency Plan 2026-2029.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a programme of new and expanded specialist provision in the latest draft SEND Sufficiency Plan 2026-2029.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve a programme of new and expanded specialist provision in the latest draft SEND Sufficiency Plan 2026-2029.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves decisions on education provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities, which can be a sensitive topic for stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Children with special educational needs", "Parents of children with special educational needs", "Schools and educational institutions"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7650
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: This report provides an update on SEND sufficiency
Content: This report provides an update on SEND sufficiency 1) Cabinet agrees to note the programme of new and expanded specialist provision set out in the latest draft SEND Sufficiency Plan 2026-2029 (attached at Appendix 1). 2) Cabinet agrees the programme of new and expanded specialist provision set out in the draft SEND Sufficiency Plan 2026–2029 and detailed in Section 3 of the report. 3) Cabinet notes that individual provisions set out in the draft Plan which require statutory processes — including prescribed alterations under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 — will be subject to separate decisions and public consultation in due course, and that this report does not itself authorise any such alteration.
Date of Decision: July 16, 2026