Decision details

11 September 2012 - To determine whether to publish a statutory notice to remove residential provision at Gosden House School, Bramley

21 November 2012 – Subject to above, To make the final decision on the proposal to remove residential provision at Gosden House School, Bramley, following a 6-week period for formal representations

That the proposal such that Gosden House will no longer provide residential provision at the school from 1 September 2013 be approved.

The current residential provision is viewed as an important part of the school but it does not meet any educational need as currently defined in children’s statements. Maintaining residential provision at the school would make it difficult for the school to put its finances on a sustainable footing affecting its core function of educating pupils. The proposed extended day model will go some way to meeting the social/play/friendship needs raised by pupils and parents in the consultation. The Senior Management Team of Gosden House support this proposal.

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