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Report ED15055

Report ED15055 updated Members on proposals for Beacon House and its refurbishment as Burwood School’s alternate KS4 and KS5 provision.

A variety of vocational courses at Key Stage 4 and 5 would be delivered at Beacon House to both male and female pupils identified with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. A review by consultants identified a range of works needed to deliver the provision, with a draft refurbishment timetable focused on completion for the start of the 2016/17 academic year.

The current facilities at Burwood School failed to provide an adequate range of learning and subject options for pupils; the purchase and refurbishment of Beacon House allowing a significant improvement in SEMH provision for children at Bromley.

A proposed use of £3m Dedicated Schools Grant as substantial funding for the project was subject to approval by the Department for Education.

RESOLVED that the scheme be approved and recommended to Full Council for admission to the Council’s Capital Programme.