Warwickshire County Council is proposing to establish a specialist provision at Paddox Primary School for up to 10 pupils, principally in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, with an Education, Health, and Care Plan where social, emotional and mental health is the primary need.

Councillor Colin Hayfield explained the background to the proposal as set out in the report. He emphasised the need to provide early support for children with special needs. If successful those children can enter mainstream education.

Councillor Jerry Roodhouse stated that there remain traffic issues around Paddox School but recognised that pick up and drop off of pupils using the specialist facility will likely be different from those for the main school.

Councillor Peter Butlin observed that local service delivery is good for the children and for finances.

Resolved:

That Cabinet approves the establishment of specialist resourced provision at Paddox Primary School, Rugby.