Decision details

Approve the business case for the project to expand De Stafford School from a 5 Form of Entry (750 places) secondary to a 6 Form of Entry (900 places) secondary providing an additional 150 places to meet the demand for secondary places in the Caterham area of Tandridge.

The Cabinet Member for Education said that this report contained the confidential financial and value for money information relating to item 9.

RESOLVED:

1.      That the business case for the project to expand De Stafford Secondary School by 150 additional places, at a total cost as set out in the submitted report, be approved.

2.      That the arrangements by which a variation of up to 10% of the total value may be agreed by the Deputy Chief Executive and Strategic Director for Children, Schools and Families in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Property and Business Services, the Cabinet Member for Education and the Leader of the Council.

Reasons for decisions

The proposal delivers and supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide necessary school places to meet the needs of the population in Tandridge Borough.