Statutory notice of decision – Honilands Primary School
Proposal to establish a specially resourced provision
Introduction
Enfield Council undertook a public consultation about a proposal for Honilands Primary School to establish a specially resourced provision (SRP) for pupils with autism and complex needs from January 2025.
The proposed SRP will have 8 local authority places for pupils in EY/KS1 with EHCPs and a further 8 KS2 places, in agreement with parents and carers. Local authority (LA) places will be allocated by the LA’s SEN Service after formal consultation with the school.
This report summarises the consultation process and the responses that were received.
The council has considered the consultation responses, as well as other information, in deciding on the proposal. The next stage in this process is to publish a statutory notice in accordance with The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013. This report would form part of that statutory proposal.
Consultation process
The consultation considered the proposal from Honilands Primary School for an SRP offer.
The consultation period was for 4 weeks, from 25 November 2024 to 10 January 2025.
There was a single consultation document that was mainly posted on all the council’s digital media platforms and school website, and physical copies placed outside school premises.
No in person consultation meeting was held in this instance. This report includes the responses received as part of this consultation. (Annex 1).
Individuals, groups of individuals, or organisations were able to respond to the consultation by sending their response to jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk with 'Response to Statutory Proposal' in the subject line or by completing the Honilands Primary School feedback form.
All consultation responses were reviewed. Quantitative information was analysed to ascertain who had responded (carers, staff, parents or residents).
Who responded?
The following table outlines the written responses to the consultation. These include responses submitted online.
| Public | Parent | Other | Total responses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
There were 4 responses in total in relation to the consultation, 1 from a member of public, 1 from a head teacher at another school, and the last 2 from parents.
Were the responses supportive of the proposal?
All the responses were in favour of the new SRP for pupils with autism and complex needs.
Decision
Following the official consultation period, the council has reviewed all available information and approved Honilands Primary School’s proposal to establish an SRP for pupils with autism and complex needs. This includes 8 local authority places for pupils in EY/KS1 with EHCPs and a further 8 KS2 places, in agreement with parents and carers, without any modifications.
Enfield Council’s decision was primarily based on the priorities within its SEND Strategy (2023 to 2027) (PDF, 1657.19 KB), to identify needs early and provide the right support, in the right place at the right time.
This means making sure all our children and young people receive an excellent education, and their needs are effectively met in an education setting or environment that is right for them.
To support this, we are using our data and knowledge to accurately plan the right number of places. This includes increasing the number of SRPs and designated units (Units) in mainstream schools to meet high demand for places.
Further information about SRPs and Units can be found in the Position Paper for Specialist Provisions (PDF, 1463.91 KB).
Copies of the complete proposals with this statutory notice and final decision will be published on this website and The School Hub, or email office@honilands.enfield.sch.uk for more information.
For further enquiries, please email jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk.
Signed: Neil Best (Head of Strategic Resourcing and Partnerships)
Signed: Peter Nathan (Director of Education)
Statutory notice of decision – Suffolks Primary School
Proposal to establish designated units
Introduction
Enfield Council undertook a public consultation about a proposal for Suffolks Primary School to establish designated units for pupils with autism and complex needs from September 2025.
The proposed Units will offer 2 local authority classes for pupils in key stage 1 with EHCPs, with additional key stage 2 places being gradually introduced starting January 2026, in agreement with parents and carers. Local authority (LA) places will be allocated by the LA’s SEN Service after formal consultation with the school.
This report summarises the consultation process and the responses that were received.
The council has considered the consultation responses, as well as other information, in deciding on the proposal. The next stage in this process is to publish a statutory notice in accordance with The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013. This report would form part of that statutory proposal.
Consultation process
The consultation considered the proposal from Suffolks Primary School for a designated units offer.
The consultation period was for 4 weeks, from 9 June 2025 to 11 July 2025.
There was a single consultation document that was mainly posted on all the council’s digital media platforms and school website, and physical copies placed outside school premises.
No in person consultation meeting was held in this instance. This report includes the responses received as part of this consultations. (Annex 1).
Individuals, groups of individuals, or organisations were able to respond to the consultation by sending their response to jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk with 'Response to Statutory Proposal' in the subject line, or by completing the Suffolks Primary School feedback form.
All consultation responses were reviewed. Quantitative information was analysed to ascertain who had responded (carers, staff, parents or residents).
Who responded?
The following table outlines the written responses to the consultation. These include responses submitted online.
| Members staff | Parent | Other | Total responses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
There were 7 responses in total in relation to the consultation, 5 from members of staff, 1 from a professional within the borough, and the 1 from a parent.
Were the responses supportive of the proposal?
6 of the responses were in favour of the new designated units for pupils with autism and complex needs, with 1 objection.
Decision
Following the official consultation period, the council has reviewed all relevant information and approved Suffolks Primary School’s proposal to establish the designated units for pupils with autism and complex needs. Starting in September 2025, the units will offer 2 LA key stage 1 classes for pupils with EHCPs, with additional key stage 2 places to be introduced gradually from January 2026, in full agreement with parents and carers, and without any modifications to the original proposal.
Enfield Council’s decision was primarily based on the priorities within its SEND Strategy (2023 to 2027) (PDF, 1657.19 KB), to identify needs early and provide the right support, in the right place at the right time.
This means making sure all our children and young people receive an excellent education, and their needs are effectively met in an education setting or environment that is right for them. To support this, we are using our data and knowledge to accurately plan the right number of places, this includes increasing the number of specially resourced provisions (SRPs) and designated units (Units) in mainstream schools to meet high demand for places.
Further information about SRPs and Units can be found in the Position Paper for Specialist Provisions (PDF, 1463.91 KB).
Copies of the complete proposals with this statutory notice and final decision will be published on this website and The School Hub, or email office@suffolks.enfield.sch.uk for more information.
For further enquiries, kindly email jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk.
Signed: Neil Best (Head of Strategic Resourcing and Partnerships)
Signed: Peter Nathan (Director of Education)
Statutory proposal notice – Suffolks Primary School
Statutory proposal for establishing a designated unit – 3 June 2026
This statutory proposal is for establishing a designated unit (Unit) for pupils with autism and complex needs at Suffolks Primary School from September 2026 within Enfield local authority.
The proposed Unit will offer 20 additional local authority primary places for pupils with EHCPs, in agreement with parents and carers. Local authority places will be allocated by the local authority's SEN Service after formal consultation with the school.
One of the priorities within the council’s SEND Strategy (2023 to 2027) (PDF, 1657.19 KB) is to identify needs early and provide the right support, in the right place at the right time (Priority 2). This means making sure all our children and young people receive an excellent education, and their needs are effectively met in an education setting or environment that is right for them. Wherever possible, this should be in a local mainstream setting.
To support this, we are using our data and knowledge to accurately plan the right number of places, this includes increasing the number of specially resourced provisions (SRPs) and designated units (Units) in mainstream schools to meet high demand for places. Further information about SRPs and Units can be found in the Position Paper for Specialist Provisions (PDF, 1463.91 KB).
The Local Authority SRP/Unit Panel, which is made up of different professionals within the SEN Partnership, has reviewed and approved the school’s application for the provision in principle and deems that the school has the expertise and facilities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
If the designated unit is established at Suffolks Primary School, it will:
- support pupils with SEND and offer differentiated access to the mainstream curriculum
- increase the inclusion of pupils with SEND so that they can participate in school life and prepare for a positive future
- enhance the expertise of staff resulting in improved educational standards
- provide increased parental choice of provisions within mainstream schools
- raise achievement of pupils placed within the provision by providing specific, clearly targeted additional resources
- prevent the need for pupils to be allocated costly placements within independent and/or out of borough special schools
Implications of establishing an SRP/Unit for other educational institutions in the area will be:
- For schools with SRPs/Units there may be increased competition for specialist provision places when vacancies arise due to increased parental choice, however this is not anticipated to be a problem as places within specialist provisions are quickly filled
- Increased options for parents/carers at secondary transfer and for those in other local schools where more specialist provision may be needed
The cost of establishing the designated unit will be funded through the designated schools budget high needs grant.
This will be cost effective for the local authority as placements within SRPs /Units allow pupils to remain in an inclusive mainstream school in their local community. This reduces the need for out of borough and/or independent special school places and associated travel costs.
The proposed date of opening the provision is September 2026. Consultations for places will take place from September and will continue until all places are filled. Transition of pupils into the provision will be staggered to ensure that pupils are settled and can understand and follow routines before additional pupils begin to attend.
Anyone wishing to express their support/objection and comments about this proposal should complete the Statutory Proposal for establishing a Designated Unit at Suffolks Primary School form.
Representations should be made within 4 weeks of the publication of this notice, no later than 3 July 2026.
If you cannot complete the Microsoft form, email jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk. Put 'Response to Statutory Proposal' in the subject line and include your comments and whether you support or object.
All responses will be shared with the school and the local authority. The local authority SRP/Unit panel will be responsible for reviewing the responses and making a final decision about establishing the SRP/Unit.
This decision must be made within 2 months of the end of the representation period. The decision will be published on the school website within one week of the decision being made.
A copy of this proposal can be obtained by emailing the school office on office@suffolks.enfield.sch.uk or acassius@suffolks.enfield.sch.uk.
The representation period will run from 3 June to 3 July 2026.
Statutory proposal notice – Enfield County School for Girls
Statutory proposal for establishing a specially resourced provision – 3 June 2026
This statutory proposal is for establishing a special resourced provision (SRP) for pupils with autism and complex needs at Enfield County School for Girls from September 2026 within Enfield local authority.
From September 2026, the SRP will begin with 8 local authority, commissioned secondary places for pupils with EHCPs. Additional 8 places will be phased in from September 2027/28 as part of the planned expansion, in agreement with parents/carers. Local authority places will be allocated by the local authority’s SEN Service after formal consultation with the school.
One of the priorities within the council’s SEND Strategy (2023 to 2027) (PDF, 1657.19 KB) is to identify needs early and provide the right support, in the right place at the right time (Priority 2). This means making sure all our children and young people receive an excellent education, and their needs are effectively met in an education setting or environment that is right for them. Wherever possible, this should be in a local mainstream setting.
To support this, we are using our data and knowledge to accurately plan the right number of places, this includes increasing the number of specially resourced provisions (SRPs) and designated units (Units) in mainstream schools to meet high demand for places. Further information about SRPs and Units can be found in the Position Paper for Specialist Provisions (PDF, 1463.91 KB).
The local authority SRP/Unit Panel, which is made up of different professionals within the SEN Partnership, has reviewed and approved the school’s application for the provision in principle and deems that the school has the expertise and facilities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
If the SRP is established at Enfield County School for Girls, it will:
- support pupils with SEND and offer differentiated access to the mainstream curriculum
- increase the inclusion of pupils with SEND so that they can participate in school life and prepare for a positive future
- enhance the expertise of staff resulting in improved educational standards
- provide increased parental choice of provisions within mainstream schools
- raise achievement of pupils placed within the provision by providing specific, clearly targeted additional resources
- prevent the need for pupils to be allocated costly placements within independent and/or out of borough special schools
Implications of establishing an SRP/Unit for other educational institutions in the area will be:
- For schools with SRPs/Units there may be increased competition for specialist provision places when vacancies arise due to increased parental choice, however this is not anticipated to be a problem as places within specialist provisions are quickly filled
- Increased options for parents/carers at secondary transfer and for those in other local schools where more specialist provision may be needed
The cost of establishing the SRP will be funded through the designated schools budget high needs grant.
This will be cost effective for the local authority as placements within SRPs /Units allow pupils to remain in an inclusive mainstream school in their local community. This reduces the need for out of borough and/or independent special school places and associated travel costs.
The proposed date of opening the provision is September 2026. Consultations for places will take place from September and will continue until all places are filled. Transition of pupils into the provision will be staggered to ensure that pupils are settled and can understand and follow routines before additional pupils begin to attend.
Anyone wishing to express their support/objection and comments about this proposal should complete the Statutory Proposal for establishing an SRP for Enfield County School for Girls form.
Representations should be made within 4 weeks of the publication of this notice, no later than 3 July 2026.
If you cannot complete the Microsoft form, email jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk. Put 'Response to Statutory Proposal' in the subject line and include your comments and whether you support or object.
All responses will be shared with the school and the local authority. The local authority SRP/Unit panel will be responsible for reviewing the responses and making a final decision about establishing the SRP/Unit.
This decision must be made within 2 months of the end of the representation period. The decision will be published on the school website within one week of the decision being made.
A copy of this proposal can be obtained by emailing the school office on ecsgeneral@enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk or jgumbrell@enfieldcs.enfield.sch.uk.
The representation period will run from 3 June to 3 July 2026.
Statutory proposal notice – West Grove Primary School
Statutory proposal for establishing a specially resourced provision – 3 June 2026
This statutory proposal is for establishing a special resourced provision (SRP) for pupils with autism and complex needs at West Grove Primary School from September 2026 within Enfield local authority.
The proposed SRP will have additional 8 local authority Key Stage 1 places for pupils with EHCPs and 2 discretionary places for pupils who are currently on roll at the school, in agreement with parents and carers. Local authority places will be allocated by the local authority’s SEN Service after formal consultation with the school.
One of the priorities within the council’s SEND Strategy (2023 to 2027) (PDF, 1657.19 KB) is to identify needs early and provide the right support, in the right place at the right time (Priority 2). This means making sure all our children and young people receive an excellent education, and their needs are effectively met in an education setting or environment that is right for them. Wherever possible, this should be in a local mainstream setting.
To support this, we are using our data and knowledge to accurately plan the right number of places, this includes increasing the number of specially resourced provisions (SRPs) and designated units (Units) in mainstream schools to meet high demand for places. Further information about SRPs and Units can be found in the Position Paper for Specialist Provisions (PDF, 1463.91 KB).
The local authority SRP/Unit Panel, which is made up of different professionals within the SEN Partnership, has reviewed and approved the school’s application for the provision in principle and deems that the school has the expertise and facilities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
If the SRP is established at West Grove Primary School, it will:
- support pupils with SEND and offer differentiated access to the mainstream curriculum
- increase the inclusion of pupils with SEND so that they can participate in school life and prepare for a positive future
- enhance the expertise of staff resulting in improved educational standards
- provide increased parental choice of provisions within mainstream schools
- raise achievement of pupils placed within the provision by providing specific, clearly targeted additional resources
- prevent the need for pupils to be allocated costly placements within independent and/or out of borough special schools
Implications of establishing an SRP/Unit for other educational institutions in the area will be:
- For schools with SRPs/Units there may be increased competition for specialist provision places when vacancies arise due to increased parental choice, however this is not anticipated to be a problem as places within specialist provisions are quickly filled
- Increased options for parents/carers at secondary transfer and for those in other local schools where more specialist provision may be needed
The cost of establishing the SRP will be funded through the designated schools budget high needs grant.
This will be cost effective for the local authority as placements within SRPs /Units allow pupils to remain in an inclusive mainstream school in their local community. This reduces the need for out of borough and/or independent special school places and associated travel costs.
The proposed date of opening the provision is September 2026. Consultations for places will take place from September and will continue until all places are filled. Transition of pupils into the provision will be staggered to ensure that pupils are settled and can understand and follow routines before additional pupils begin to attend.
Anyone wishing to express their support/objection and comments about this proposal should complete the Statutory Proposal for establishing a Special Resourced Provision at West Grove School form.
Representations should be made within 4 weeks of the publication of this notice, no later than 3 July 2026.
If you cannot complete the Microsoft form, email jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk. Put 'Response to Statutory Proposal' in the subject line and include your comments and whether you support or object.
All responses will be shared with the school and the local authority. The local authority SRP/Unit panel will be responsible for reviewing the responses and making a final decision about establishing the SRP/Unit.
This decision must be made within 2 months of the end of the representation period. The decision will be published on the school website within one week of the decision being made.
A copy of this proposal can be obtained by emailing the school office on office@westgrove.enfield.sch.uk or headteacher@westgrove.enfield.sch.uk.
The representation period will run from 3 June to 3 July 2026.
Statutory proposal notice – Garfield Primary School
Statutory proposal for establishing a designated unit – 3 June 2026
This statutory proposal is for establishing a designated unit for pupils with autism and complex needs at Garfield Primary School from September 2026 within Enfield local authority.
From September 2026, the designated unit will begin with 10 local authority commissioned primary places for pupils with EHCPs. Additional 10 primary places will be phased in over time as part of the planned expansion, in agreement with parents and carers. Local authority places will be allocated by the local authority’s SEN Service after formal consultation with the school.
One of the priorities within the council’s SEND Strategy (2023 to 2027) (PDF, 1657.19 KB) is to identify needs early and provide the right support, in the right place at the right time (Priority 2). This means making sure all our children and young people receive an excellent education, and their needs are effectively met in an education setting or environment that is right for them. Wherever possible, this should be in a local mainstream setting.
To support this, we are using our data and knowledge to accurately plan the right number of places, this includes increasing the number of specially resourced provisions (SRPs) and designated units (Units) in mainstream schools to meet high demand for places. Further information about SRPs and Units can be found in the Position Paper for Specialist Provisions (PDF, 1463.91 KB).
The local authority SRP/Unit Panel, which is made up of different professionals within the SEN Partnership, has reviewed and approved the school’s application for the provision in principle and deems that the school has the expertise and facilities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
If the designated unit is established at Garfield Primary, it will:
- support pupils with SEND and offer differentiated access to the mainstream curriculum
- increase the inclusion of pupils with SEND so that they can participate in school life and prepare for a positive future
- enhance the expertise of staff resulting in improved educational standards
- provide increased parental choice of provisions within mainstream schools
- raise achievement of pupils placed within the provision by providing specific, clearly targeted additional resources
- prevent the need for pupils to be allocated costly placements within independent and/or out of borough special schools.
Implications of establishing an SRP/Unit for other educational institutions in the area will be:
- For schools with SRPs/Units there may be increased competition for specialist provision places when vacancies arise due to increased parental choice, however this is not anticipated to be a problem as places within specialist provisions are quickly filled
- Increased options for parents/carers at secondary transfer and for those in other local schools where more specialist provision may be needed
The cost of establishing the designated unit will be funded through the designated schools budget high needs grant.
This will be cost effective for the local authority as placements within SRPs /Units allow pupils to remain in an inclusive mainstream school in their local community. This reduces the need for out of borough and/or independent special school places and associated travel costs.
The proposed date of opening the provision is September 2026. Consultations for places will take place from September and will continue until all places are filled. Transition of pupils into the provision will be staggered to ensure that pupils are settled and can understand and follow routines before additional pupils begin to attend.
Anyone wishing to express their support/objection and comments about this proposal should complete the Statutory Proposal for establishing a Designated Unit at Garfield Primary School form.
Representations should be made within 4 weeks of the publication of this notice, no later than 3 July 2026.
If you cannot complete the Microsoft form, email jeffreyjoib.mensah@enfield.gov.uk. Put 'Response to Statutory Proposal' in the subject line and include your comments and whether you support or object.
All responses will be shared with the school and the local authority. The local authority SRP/Unit panel will be responsible for reviewing the responses and making a final decision about establishing the SRP/Unit.
This decision must be made within 2 months of the end of the representation period. The decision will be published on the school website within one week of the decision being made.
A copy of this proposal can be obtained by emailing the school office on office@garfield.enfield.sch.uk.
The representation period will run from 3 June to 3 July 2026.