June 2023

The County Council is the strategic commissioner of education provision in Kent and has a duty to ensure that sufficient school places are available to meet demand This duty applies to special school provision, as well as mainstream settings. The Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent sets out our commissioning intentions and is revised annually (ww.kent.gov.uk/educationprovision).

Kent County Council in partnership with Meadowfield Special School and Fulston Manor Secondary School are proposing to establish a satellite provision of Meadowfield Special School at Fulston Manor Secondary School for 20 secondary aged pupils.

This proposal will provide students with opportunities for integration at a mainstream provision and will provide an onward pathway from the established satellite at Sunny Bank Primary School and additional opportunities and choice for Meadowfield pupils.

We are also proposing to increase the designated number of Meadow Special School from 366 to 386.

Have your say

If you wish to comment on this proposal, please complete the online form below.

Alternatively, you can return a hard copy of the response form:

• Hand your completed form into the office at Meadowfield Special School or Fulston Manor Secondary School.
• Email: school.consultations@kent.gov.uk
• Post to: Marisa White, Area Education Officer, Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3SS.

All responses must be received by noon on 19 July 2023.