To seek approval for the release of a further £1.75m from the Capital Programme Policy provision for new school places, to develop a 20 place DSP at Rushey Mead Academy; a 20 place DSP at City of Leicester; a 20 place DSP at Lancaster Academy; a 16 place DSP Unit at Willowbank Hospital School and a 10 place SEND Unit at Imperial Avenue Infant school. Once these provisions are agreed this will have accomplished the DSP Phase 2 programme goal by creating a total of 150 additional DSP places by the anticipated schedule of September 2025.
Decision Maker: City Mayor (Individual Decision)
Decision published: 04/03/2025
Effective from: 20/03/2025
Decision:
To approve the release of £1.75m from the New Schools Places Policy Provision, to create 72 new DSP Placements (at Rushey Mead Academy; City of Leicester; Lancaster Academy; and Willowbank Hospital School) and create 10 places for a SEND Unit at Imperial Avenue Infant School.
Wards affected: Beaumont Leys; Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields; Eyres Monsell; North Evington; Rushey Mead; Spinney Hills; Thurncourt; Troon; Westcotes;
Lead officer: Michael Wilsher