Decision details

To consider the report of the people Scrutiny Committee on the review of schools coping with change and the response from the Director of Children's Services

48.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the People Scrutiny Committee and a report by the Director of Children’s Services with observations on the Scrutiny Committee’s report.

48.2     It was RESOLVED to:

 1) note the report of the Scrutiny Committee: and

 2) recommend the County Council to welcome the report of the Scrutiny Committee and to agree the response of the Director of Children’s Services to the recommendations and their implementation as set out in the action plan attached as Appendix 1 to the Director’s report.

Reason

48.3     The Scrutiny Review has provided a useful insight into some of the current challenges for schools and potential for further change in relation to their organisation, funding and governance