This report is the annual review of planning for school places. This sets out the projections for the next 10 years, the additional capacity required to meet the need, and plans in place and in development to meet the need.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and Responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the contents of this report and the progress made in meeting the need for additional places;

2.    To note that proposals for specific schemes will be subject to separate consultation and procedures and Cabinet decisions;

3.    To note the proposed review of the pattern of primary school provision and the proposed consultation on issues relating to the distribution of places across the borough;

4.    To confirm to the LLDC that the Council does not intend to proceed with the development of a new primary school at Neptune Wharf but wishes to work jointly to review the future need for primary places in the area (paragraph 3.11 of the report).

5.    To agree to defer development work on the scheme at London Dock until a further review of projected demand for secondary places has been conducted and to progress the design development of the scheme at the Westferry Print works site with a view to opening a 6FE secondary school in September 2021.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (D. JONES)