Ashlawn SRP Consultation
This took place between Monday 27 April 2026 and 26 May 2026
Overview
On Monday 27 April 2026, Ashlawn School commenced a listening period to gather feedback from the school community on proposals to establish a specialist resourced provision. The listening period ran for four weeks and concluded at 17:00 on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Process
To support the process:
- A letter announcing the listening period was distributed to all stakeholders.
- An online survey form was created. Responses could be submitted anonymously if preferred.
- A staff meeting was held.
- Communications were issued throughout the listening period to encourage participation and feedback.
Executive Summary
- In total, 28 separate responses to the consultation were received.
- 15 respondents opposed the establishment of a specialist resource provision, 12 where in favour, and 1 respondent did not feel they were able to answer.
- It should be noted that most responses that opposed the establishment of the SCR arrived in the first few days of the consultation opening.
- Once staff meetings were held and more information shared, the responses was nearly unanimously positive.
- Parents of children who may be eligible for a place within the specialist resourced provision were the most supportive group, with 100% expressing support.
