The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2007

Additional information in the case of special schools

26.  Where the proposals relate to a special school the following information must also be provided—

(a) information as to the numbers, age range, sex and special educational needs of the pupils (distinguishing boarding and day pupils) for whom provision is made at the school;

(b) information on the predicted rise or fall (as the case may be) in the number of children with particular types of special educational needs requiring specific types of special educational provision;

(c) a statement about the alternative provision for pupils who may be displaced as a result of the alterations;

(d) where the proposals would result in the school being organised to make provision for pupils with a different type or types of special educational needs, with the result that the provision which would be made for pupils currently at the school would be inappropriate to their needs, details of the other schools which such pupils may attend including any interim arrangements and transport arrangements to such schools;

(e) where the proposals relate to a foundation special school, a statement as to whether the proposals are to be implemented by the local education authority, or by the governing body, and if the proposals are to be implemented by both, a statement as to the extent to which they are to be implemented by each body.