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Executive (I)
Thursday, 5th December, 2013

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


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