Agenda and minutes
Venue: Committee Room 1 - Civic Suite. View directions
Contact: Colin Gamble
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Byford and Cox. |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: The following Members declared interests as indicated:
(a) Councillor Arscott – Minute 364 (School Admissions for Community Schools 2019/20) – non-pecuniary interest – lives within Darlinghurst School catchment area;
(b) Councillor Lamb – Minute 364 (School Admissions for Community Schools 2019/20) – non-pecuniary interest – Lives in West Leigh catchment area and Governor of West Leigh Junior School;
(c) Councillor Mulroney - Minute 364 (School Admissions for Community Schools 2019/20) – non-pecuniary interest – lives in North Street school catchment area;
(d) Councillor Salter - Minute 364 (School Admissions for Community Schools 2019/20) – non-pecuniary interest – lives in the Chalkwell Hall School catchment area;
(e) Councillor Wexham – Minute 364 (School Admissions for Community Schools 2019/20) – non-pecuniary interest – lives in the West Leigh School catchment area. |
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School Admissions for Community Schools 2019/20 PDF 173 KB Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) attached. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) which outlined the reasons for the review of Admission Arrangements for Southend Community Schools for the academic year 2019/20 and summarised the recent public engagement exercise regarding changes to catchment areas for primary schools in Leigh-on-Sea.
On consideration of the report, the Chairman acknowledged the sterling work undertaken by the Portfolio Holder for Children and Learning and the relevant officers in relation to the pre-consultation and engagement process.
Resolved:
1. That the proposed Admission Arrangements for Southend Community Schools for the academic year 2019/20 (incorporating revised admission criteria), as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved for a formal consultation process in accordance with the Admissions Code 2014.
2. That the proposed changes to catchment areas for primary community schools in Leigh-on-Sea, as set out in Section 5.10 of the report (and Appendix 2) be approved for a formal consultation process in accordance with the Admissions Code 2014.
3. That the formal consultations referred to in recommendations 1 and 2 above be undertaken between 6th November and 15th December 2017 in accordance with the Admissions Code 2014.
Reasons
To formally consult on the proposed Admission Arrangements for Southend Community Schools and changes to catchment areas for primary community schools in Leigh-on-Sea in accordance with the Admissions Code 2014.
Other Options
As set out in the submitted report.
Note: This is an Executive function Referred direct to: People Scrutiny Committee Executive Councillor: Courtenay |