REPORT TO: | 14 |
DECISION NUMBER: | PH/125/2013 |
EARLIEST DATE FOR DECISION: | 5th December 2013 |
SCHOOLS FORUM CONSTITUTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE | |
Matter for Consideration: In accordance with the Schools Forums (England) Regulations 2012, Blackpool’s Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference is due for revision | |
Information: The Schools Forums (England) Regulations 2010 require that the composition of members is reviewed annually, in order that primary, secondary and academy schools are proportionately represented on the Schools Forum. The further conversion of schools to academy requires a change to Blackpool's Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference to revise membership proportions. It is also proposed that the Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference is updated to change the title of the member for the 14-19 Partnership to the member for Post-16 Providers in accordance with guidance from the Department for Education. Finally, references to the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) require changing to the Education Funding Agency (EFA) as the relevant body for overseeing the operation of Schools Forums. | |
Does the information submitted include any exempt information? | NO |
Legal Considerations: None | |
Personnel Considerations: None | |
Financial Considerations: None | |
Performance Management Considerations: None | |
Risk Management Considerations: None | |
Relevant Officer: Sue Harrison | |
Relevant Cabinet Member: Councillor I. Taylor | |
Consultation Undertaken: Consultation has been undertaken with the Joint Steering Committee and with the Schools Forum | |
Background Papers: | |
Is this a key decision? | NO |
Is the decision required in less than 5 days? | NO |
Recommendations: That the proposed revision to Blackpool's Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference at Appendix A is approved. | |
Reasons for Recommendations: The further conversion of a number of schools to academy status requires revisions to the Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference in order to comply with the Schools Forums (England) Regulations 2012 | |
Is the recommendation contrary to a plan or strategy adopted or approved by the Council? | NO |
Is the recommendation in accordance with the Council’s approved Budget? | YES |
Other alternative options to be considered: None | |
Policy, Overview, and Scrutiny Committee Chairman (where appropriate) Date Informed: N/A Date Approved: N/A | |
DECLARATION(S) OF INTEREST (if applicable) None | |
Decision: The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely: That the proposed revision to Blackpool's Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference at Appendix A is approved. | |
Date: | 5th December 2013 |
Reason for Decision: The further conversion of a number of schools to academy status requires revisions to the Schools Forum Constitution and Terms of Reference in order to comply with the Schools Forums (England) Regulations 2012. | |
Date of Publication: | 5th December 2013 |