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.