The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) detailing the proposals for a strategy to fulfil an ambition to enable more Southend residents to attend one of the four Grammar Schools in the borough.

Resolved:

1. That the outline proposals for the Strategy, be noted.

2. That the types of actions set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report which will form the basis of the Strategy, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

To improve the representation of Southend residents so that they can benefit from a selective education, if it is suitable for their particular abilities.

Other options

None.

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Called in to: People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor: Courtenay