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Clarendon Juniors Resource Base proposal

Proposal to establish a resource base at Clarendon Juniors School

Statutory Consultation

Introduction

Wiltshire Council propose to establish a resource base (a SEN provision) at Clarendon Junior School, Tidworth, Wiltshire. This proposal has been developed in response to the demand for special educational needs provision in the Tidworth and East Wiltshire area.

Should the creation of the resource base be agreed, the council and the school will work together to ensure that all admissions are handled effectively and efficiently.

The proposal

In accordance with Section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (as amended by the Education Act 2011) and the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 Wiltshire Council are proposing changes to Clarendon Junior School, to establish a resource base and register it with the Department for Education (DfE).

The SEN designation of the resource base would be Complex Needs (inclusive of pupils with communication and interaction needs and/ or autism) to support children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The resource base would receive children with SEN from the local area, not limited to the school's mainstream catchment.

The resource base would open in September 2024, initially for up to 10 places, increasing to up to 24 places by September 2027.  

Space at the school has been identified to locate a refurbished modular building that was previously used for SEN provision. The building is being tailored to the specific needs of the school in accordance with BB104 standards to ensure it will fully meet the needs of pupils attending the resource base.

Clarendon Juniors is part of the Clarendon Federation, together with next door Clarendon Infants. A resource base at Clarendon Infants was opened September 2022 for pupils aged 4-7 (Reception and Key Stage 1) and the proposed resource base at Clarendon Juniors would be for children aged 7-11 (Key Stage 2). This means there would be a continuation of the resource base offer from the Clarendon Federation from Reception - Year 6 and provide the opportunity for a smooth transition for pupils from Year 2 to Year 3, moving from the Infant School to the Junior School with their mainstream peers.

There is no change to the Published Admissions Number (PAN) as part of this proposal.

Wiltshire Council are making this proposal to meet the needs of the growing number of children with SEND, particularly in the Tidworth and East Wiltshire area.

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