Decision details

To inform Members of the responses to the consultation on the options for post-16 provision in the Flint area and to set out the process for Cabinet evaluating the options before taking a policy position.

AMENDED RECOMMENDATIONS AGREED:

(a)       That Cabinet recognises the developed governance and operational arrangements in the schools’ recent business case submission and is assured that the final information within the case demonstrates a workable model between the schools and therefore the collaboration will be supported by the Local Authority;

(b)       That the collaboration will be subject to an annual review process (agreed with the schools during consultation) to ensure to the Governing Bodies’ and Local Authority’s satisfaction that the arrangements are resilient and achieving the opportunities and outcomes that young people deserve; and

(c)        That further work should be undertaken to ensure that admissions and transport arrangements are equitable between Community Secondary Schools in the area and to support post 16 planning and partnerships.