Appendix 1: Proposal to expand Ravenor Primary ... - Ealing Council

CapitalThe amalgamation of the schools will not involve additional land as theschools will remain on their current sites under the existing land tenurearrangementsNew Voluntary Aided School FundingFor proposals for a new voluntary aided school Members should have astatement signed by the promoters (‘Form 18’) that provides evidence that thenew school’s Governing Body would be able to meet their financialresponsibilities for any future building work. This has been provided to theCouncilSchool Playing FieldsThe minimum team game playing field requirements of the Education (SchoolPremises) Regulations 1999 can be met through a combination of on and offsite provision.Special Educational Needs (SEN) ProvisionThe SEN policy of the new school would build on the schools’ currentapproach. The St Saviour’s SEN policy commits to the following:“The school is committed to providing an appropriate and high qualityeducation to all the children attending our school. We believe that allchildren, including those identified as having special educational needshave a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic andsocial curriculum, which is accessible to them, and to be fully includedin all aspects of school life. We believe that all children should beequally valued in school. We will strive to eliminate prejudice anddiscrimination, and to develop an environment where all children canflourish and feel safe. We are committed to inclusion. Part of theschools’ strategic planning for improvement is to develop cultures,policies and practices that include all learners. We aim to engender asense of community and belonging, and to offer new opportunities tolearners who may have experienced previous difficulties.“OTHER ISSUESViews of Interested PartiesMembers should consider the views of all those affected by the proposals orhave an interest in them including pupils, families of pupils, staff, otherschools and colleges etc including representations made during the statutoryconsultation period. Members should not simply take account of the numbersof people expressing a particular view when considering representationsmade on proposals. Instead Members should give the greatest weight torepresentations from those stakeholders likely to be most directly affected bythe proposals.Please refer to the ‘Proposal to close the schools’ section above for details ofresponses to the proposal to amalgamate. Also, for information in theproposed expansion, please refer to Appendix 4.Summary25