Consultation feedback

We asked

The proposals were published on the Shirehampton Primary School, Glenfrome Primary School and Bristol City Council website for 4 weeks from 15^th May 2023 until 11^th June 2023. A copy of the proposal was sent to the Governors of Shirehampton Primary School, Glenfrome Primary School and the Head Teachers.

Each school ensured that the information was released through a circulated update (this may be a paper or electronic newsletter or update) and sent directly to all parents/carers of all registered pupils. Copies of the proposal was available via the school, by contacting Bristol City Council and on the websites. The proposals were also included in a local newspaper.

Comments were collected using an online survey, via E-mail and post.

You said

Shirehampton Primary School:

13 respondents completed the survey and were from a range of backgrounds. 69% of respondents strongly agreed with the proposal for a SEND resource base at Shirehampton Primary School. 23% agreed and 8% strongly disagreed. Comments from respondents mentioned the high demand for specialist provision in Bristol and the fact that more SEND provision is positive for the city. The respondent who disagreed did not leave a comment.

Glenfrome Primary School:

23 respondents answered the survey and were from a range of backgrounds. 69% of respondents strongly agreed with the proposal for a SEND resource base at Glenfrome Primary School. 19% agreed and 13% strongly disagreed. Comments from respondents mentioned the need for specialist provision in Bristol, including the need for Autistic Spectrum Condition provision. They also mentioned the school’s ability to successfully deliver the provision. The respondents who disagreed felt that resource bases would not be successful and preferred children with SEND to be placed into special schools.

Bristol City Council recognises the need for both resource base and special school provision in Bristol. There needs to be a variety of provisions which cater for a wide range of need. Resource bases support pupils to remain in mainstream education which is appropriate for some children’s needs. We also recognise the need for special schools and are investing in increasing the number of special school places in Bristol as well as resource base places.

We did

As these proposals do not require cabinet approval, approval is delegated to officer level and is taken by the director of Education and Skills in consultation with the Executive Member for Children and Education. In order to comply with statutory guidance, a decision must be made within a period of two months of the end of the representation period.

Both resource bases have been approved. You can see the Officer Executive Decision Forms below:

This consultation has concluded.