The development of Additional Learning Provision through Specialist Resources Bases in Caerphilly Borough

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Consultation has concluded

What are we proposing?

We are proposing to expand specialist resource base provision across the County to address the demand for specialist provision and ensure more complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and ASD needs for pupils across the Council can be met ensuring compliance with the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act (2018).

It is proposed to:

  • Establish two 10 place specialist resource bases at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni from January 2026 within the existing buildings at the Gellihaf site.
  • Establish an 8 – 10 place specialist resource base at Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings.
  • Establish an 8 – 10 place specialist resource base at St. Helens RC Primary School from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings.
  • Establish two 8 – 10 place specialist resource bases at Idris Davies 3-18 from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings. This will comprise one primary and one secondary class. A second secondary class will be established from September 2026 or thereafter as required based on need.
  • Establish an 8 – 10 place specialist resource base at Hengoed Primary School from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings.


Why are we consulting?

The requirement to undertake Consultation applies to all of our school proposals in respect of maintained schools. The consultation process represents an opportunity for people to learn about the proposal and make comments that will be recorded and summarised in a Consultation Report which will be considered by our Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee and the Council's Cabinet.

For these to be included, they must be submitted in writing and submitted within the consultation period dates.

Consultation Stage: Complete - Final Decision from Cabinet - Agreed

What are we proposing?

We are proposing to expand specialist resource base provision across the County to address the demand for specialist provision and ensure more complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and ASD needs for pupils across the Council can be met ensuring compliance with the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act (2018).

It is proposed to:

  • Establish two 10 place specialist resource bases at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni from January 2026 within the existing buildings at the Gellihaf site.
  • Establish an 8 – 10 place specialist resource base at Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings.
  • Establish an 8 – 10 place specialist resource base at St. Helens RC Primary School from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings.
  • Establish two 8 – 10 place specialist resource bases at Idris Davies 3-18 from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings. This will comprise one primary and one secondary class. A second secondary class will be established from September 2026 or thereafter as required based on need.
  • Establish an 8 – 10 place specialist resource base at Hengoed Primary School from between Feb and May 2026 within the existing buildings.


Why are we consulting?

The requirement to undertake Consultation applies to all of our school proposals in respect of maintained schools. The consultation process represents an opportunity for people to learn about the proposal and make comments that will be recorded and summarised in a Consultation Report which will be considered by our Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee and the Council's Cabinet.

For these to be included, they must be submitted in writing and submitted within the consultation period dates.

Consultation Stage: Complete - Final Decision from Cabinet - Agreed