Public consultation - South Suffolk (Stage 2)

Public consultation has now closed.

Between 22 September and 15 December the county council has been seeking the views of parents and carers and the wider public on proposals to develop specialist provision in Suffolk. We were asking for views on:

1. Proposals for special schools and satellite support centres in south Suffolk.

2. Proposals to develop new provision across the county for children and young people who have:

• Severe dyslexia (specific learning difficulties)
• High level autism
• Significant social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Public meetings

A series of public meetings were arranged for staff,governors, parents and other community members to attend and ask any questions they had.

A presentation which gives details about the review was given at each of the meetings.

Notes from consultation meetings

Staff meeting at Heathside School
Governors meeting at Heathside School

Public meeting at Heathside School

Thomas Wolsey School public consultation meeting 

Staff meeting at Beacon Hill School
Governors meeting at Beacon Hill School

Staff meeting at Belstead School
Governors meeting at Belstead School

A consultation booklet was produced which gave information about the options for the development of special schools in south Suffolk.

The consultation period lasted twelve weeks, running from 22 September to 15th December 2008

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A series frequently asked questions have been prepared relating to the development of SEN provision in Suffolk

What are the next steps?