Agenda item

That having had due regard to the responses to consultation, and the integrated impact and risk assessments, that in

line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, Members determine

1.To implement a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre (LSC) provision for secondary age pupils with visual impairment at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, with effect from 1st September 2025.

2. That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to implement the proposal.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the responses to consultation, and the integrated impact and risk assessments, that in

line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, Members determine

1.To implement a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre (LSC) provision for secondary age pupils with visual impairment at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, with effect from 1st September 2025.

2. That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to implement the proposal.

Reasons for proposed decision:

This decision is necessary to comply with the formal publication requirements imposed on the Council by the School Organisation Code and associated legislation. Implementation of the proposal will enable the Council to promote high educational standards and the fulfilment of every child’s potential. It will also enable the Council to meet its duty to secure efficient education in its area.

Implementation of the decision

The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.