Decision details

Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) - Northmoor Academy Primary School (Harmony trust)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Education and Skills

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The LA currently has circa £8.3 M of High Needs Provision Capital Allocations Funding. A number of projects were approved in 2024, and these have now been completed and are operating effectively and offering additional places for children with additional needs in improved and purpose-built learning environments.

We are continuing to develop a number of major projects (those costing over 250k) and these will be the subject of a Cabinet Report in June 2025. This report is focused on and seeks approval for two lower cost projects that can be quickly delivered.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That approval be granted to issue grant funding from the HNPCA Capital Fund to the schools listed in order to enhance provision for pupils with SEND and additional needs.

Reasons for the decision:

There were no alternative options considered.

Alternative options considered:

Not applicable.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None.

Contact: Andy Collinge, Head of School Support Services Email: andy.collinge@oldham.gov.uk Email: andy.collinge@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 22/08/2025

Date of decision: 24/07/2025

Effective from: 30/08/2025

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