This report seeks approval to the transfer of Royal Wootton Bassett School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) building to Ascend Learning Trust (“Ascend”) in return for the surrender of part of the Wellington Academy School lease from Ascend (subject to Secretary of State consent) to facilitate the provision of 120 - 150 new Special School education placements for ‘Exeter House II’, by Brunel Academy / Education Trust.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/08/2024
Decision due: Not before 5 Sep 2024 by Cabinet Member for Transport and Assets
Lead member: Cllr Tamara Reay, Cabinet Member for Transport and Assets
Lead director: James Barrah (Director - Assets)
Department: Assets
Contact: Mike Dawson, 01225 713250, Email: mike.dawson@wiltshire.gov.uk; Melissa Hardwell, 01225 713839, Email: melissa.hardwell@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The decision has been taken in consultation with Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Skills. Other consultation will be via any statutory applications. Discussions with the respective Academy Trusts and the DfE has taken place, including approval from the Ascent Governing Board, and will be ongoing until the transactions have completed.