The Learning and Families Committee on Wednesday 27 August 2025 approved Report 25/214 which proposed to establish a new Intensive Support Provision (ISP) in St John's RC Academy. This report presented an Options Appraisal following an assessment of building capacity.
View our short video which summarises the purpose of the ISP Statutory Consultation.
As a result, this Committee approved the preparation and publishing of a Proposal Paper (Word doc, 164 KB) and the start of formal consultation on the following proposal:
- To permanently establish a new Intensive Support Provision (ISP) in St John's RC Academy for pupils with Additional Support Needs with effect from August 2026.
Formal consultation
The consultation is being undertaken in line with the requirements of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.
The consultation period runs from Wednesday 5 November 2025 until Friday 19 December 2025, a total of 31 school days.
A public notice has been placed in the local press.
Public meeting
A public meeting will be held to discuss the proposal and the Proposal Paper. The meeting will be an opportunity for interested parties to:
- hear more about the proposal
- ask questions about the proposal
- have their views recorded so that they can be taken into account as part of the consultation process
Anyone wishing to attend the meeting is invited to do so. To ensure attendance numbers can be managed, please book a place by completing the St John's RC Academy ISP public meeting attendance form or emailing FBSStatConsultations@pkc.gov.uk.
The public meeting will be held as follows:
| Date | Venue | Time | Presentation | Note of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 26 November 2025 | St John's RC Academy | 7pm to 9pm | To follow | To follow |
A note of questions and views will be taken at the meeting. The note will be published on this webpage and a printed copy will be made available upon request to the Schools Consultation Team (details below).
Responding to the Proposal Paper
You are invited to respond to the Proposal Paper no later than close of business on Friday 19 December 2025 by making written, electronic or online submissions as follows:
- complete the online St John's RC Academy ISP proposal response form
- email FBSStatConsultations@pkc.gov.uk stating "St John's RC Academy ISP Consultation" in the subject line
- write to St John's RC Academy ISP Consultation, Education and Learning, Perth and Kinross Council, 2 High Street, Perth, PH1 5PH
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