Decision

The Cabinet has decided to allocate £650,000 High Needs Capital Grant funding to create additional post-16 SEND places at Barking and Dagenham College.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves allocating funding to create additional post-16 SEND places for local students at Barking and Dagenham College.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to allocate £650,000 High Needs Capital Grant funding to create additional post-16 SEND places at Barking and Dagenham College.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocation of public funds and potential impact on local education provision.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local students", "Barking and Dagenham College", "Council members", "Parents of SEND students"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://modgov.lbbd.gov.uk/internet/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4295

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet resolved to note the action taken by the Chief Executive, in accordance with the Urgent Action procedures set out in Part 2, Chapter 16, paragraph 4 of the Council Constitution, in relation to:   (i)  Agreeing the allocation of £650,000 High Needs Capital Grant funding to support the conversion of an existing building at Barking and Dagenham College campus to create additional post-16 SEND places for local students; and   (ii)  Authorising the Strategic Director, Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Head of Legal, to enter into all necessary or ancillary agreements to fully implement and effect the proposals.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2024