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Earls Hall Primary School, Southend-on-Sea - New SEND Resource Base
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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Children, Families and Education Directorate
STATUTORY NOTICE
Proposal to Establish an Additional Resource Base at Earls Hall Primary School
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and associated regulations, that Southend-on-Sea City Council proposes to establish an Additional Resource Base at the school detailed below.
SCHOOL
Earls Hall Primary School, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0QH
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
The Council proposes to establish an Additional Resource Base at Earls Hall Primary School for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) whose primary area of need is Communication and Interaction.
CAPACITY
The Additional Resource Base will provide places for up to 21 pupils.
AGE RANGE
The provision will serve pupils within the existing primary age range of Earls Hall Primary School.
RATIONALE
This proposal supports the Council’s statutory duty to ensure sufficient and appropriate provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The proposal will increase local provision, promote inclusive education and reduce reliance on out-of-borough placements.
IMPLEMENTATION DATE
Subject to approval, the Additional Resource Base is proposed to open in a phased manner from September 2026.
ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS
Admissions to the Additional Resource Base will be made through the statutory Education, Health and Care Plan process and not through the school’s mainstream admission arrangements.
EQUALITIES
The Council has given due regard to its duties under the Equality Act 2010. The proposal is expected to have a positive impact on children and young people with disabilities by increasing access to local, high-quality and inclusive educational provision.
REPRESENTATIONS
Any person may object to or make comments on this proposal. Representations must be made in writing and received no later than 6th July 2026.
HOW TO RESPOND
School Place Planning Team, Children, Families and Education, Southend-on-Sea City Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6ER
Date of publication: 8th June 2026
Signed: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Open to feedback
From
8-Jun-2026
To
6-Jul-2026
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