Decision details

That the updated list of schemes within the Basic Need Capital Programme be approved.

That the procurement and award of contract of schemes within the Basic Need Programme through traditional procurement, the Lewisham Modular Buildings Framework or through devolution of the Basic Need Capital Grant to schools be agreed.

That the Executive Director: Education, Care and Health Services be authorised to submit planning applications at the appropriate time in respect of the list of schemes

The Basic Need Programme is funded by the Basic Need Capital Grant that is provided by Central Government and can be spent on any publicly funded school to support the provision of school places.

To meet the estimated increase in the number of reception age pupils in the Borough in future academic years, ‘bulge years’ and permanent expansions are planned at existing local schools to provide the required pupil places, which will be delivered through a combination of modular build and internal refurbishment.