Agenda and minutes

6.1       The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 26 June 2018.

7.1       The report referred to below is included in the minute book.

Report by Director of Children’s Services

8.1       The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding a proposal to end provision from the Local Authority of after school and holiday club provision and for Special Schools to further develop their provision.

8.2       The Lead Member RESOLVED to –

1) note the outcome of the public and staff consultation on the Local Authority’s proposal to cease after schools and holiday clubs in Special Schools and provide 24 months transitional funding to special schools to support the development of new provision; and

2) agree to the closure of the After School and Holiday Clubs provided by the Local Authority.

Reason

8.3       The agreed approach represents good value for money for the Council, promotes sustainability, whilst continuing to provide a valuable service to parents and young people.