Decision details

Small Schools Policy

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The education division is seeking approval for the introduction of a small schools policy. The aim of the policy is to support our smallest schools (those with fewer than 150 pupils) to remain sustainable in their communities wherever possible.

Decisions:

54.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the draft Small Schools Policy (“the draft policy”).

DECISIONS

54.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the draft policy.

REASONS

54.3     The draft policy sets out the benefits of partnership working, objectives and measures of success alongside the guiding principles of partnership working.

54.4     There has been in-depth consultation with a working party of school leaders, the joint board which represents schools across the county and the diocese.

54.5     The Church of England diocese is a key partner in this work.

 

Report author: Nicola Blake

Publication date: 30/04/2024

Date of decision: 30/04/2024

Decided at meeting: 30/04/2024 - Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Effective from: 08/05/2024

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