The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for People proposing the adoption of the education policy document “Our ambitions for your child’s education in Southend”.

Resolved:

That the draft policy be approved and that the Corporate Director of People, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, be authorised to finalise the policy.

Reason for Decision

The absence of any policy documentation on behalf of Southend Borough Council at the time of considerable uncertainty does not allow the Council to coalesce its statutory services with its ambitions for young people. This absence would ask questions concerning what is it that the Council does and wants for children, young people and their families in education terms.

Other Options

None

This is an Executive Function

Called-in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor – Courtenay