31.1
The Cabinet considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive
and a report by the Director of Children’s Services with
observations on the Scrutiny Committee’s report.
31.2
It was RESOLVED to:
1) Note and
welcome the report of the Scrutiny Committee;
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
31.3 The Scrutiny review has been welcomed as it provided an opportunity to review School Exclusions and the Council’s role in developing understanding amongst schools of appropriate responses to children at risk of permanent exclusion, including vulnerable pupils, as well as whole school approaches and targeted preventative measures.