UPDATE: Following the meeting of the Regional Schools Commissioner Head Teacher Board on 17 September 2018 the Board has recommended that ACE Schools Multi-Academy Trust be given Secretary of State approval to sponsor the new school.
New Special School Sponsorship:
Charlton Lodge, Orchard Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HB
Section 6A to the Education and Inspections Act 2006 requires the Local Authority to seek proposals to establish an academy/free school where there is a need for a new school.
Devon is an area of growth with approximately 70,000-80,000 new homes planned over the next 15-20 years. Our Education Infrastructure Plan 2016-2033 sets out the County Council’s strategic objectives, methodology, policies and principles for meeting the needs of Devon’s children and the SEND Strategic Review 2017/18 sets out the priorities to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.