Agenda item

10.1

Sam Martin, Head of Commissioning – Vulnerable People, presented a report on the headlines of the All Phase commissioning plan.

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:

1)    Notes the content of the Mainstream Commissioning Plan 2023-2026 and associated Action Plans, including the Vision, Values, Principles and our approach to sufficiency planning.

2)    Notes the intention to share the draft plan with key stakeholders and other interested parties via a consultation in the Spring 2023 and endorses the plan for this purpose.

3)    Advise how Committee members wish to be engaged in the Spring Consultation process e.g. workshop/focus group etc.

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1 

The Commissioning Plan will ensure that the Local Authority meets its statutory duties under the Education Act to provide sufficient school places, promote Page 8 Page 9 of 9 parental choice, diversity and fair access. Consultation on our Commissioning Plan for 2023-2026 is an important stage in the policymaking process. In the first instance it allows the evidence base to be built, secondly, it ensures transparency in the process, and thirdly it gives our stakeholders understanding and ownership of the ultimate outcomes.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

No alternative options have been considered.

9.1

Sam Martin, Head of Commissioning – Vulnerable People, presented a report on the headlines of the All Phase commissioning plan.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:

1)    Notes the content of the Mainstream Commissioning Plan 2023-2026 and associated Action Plans, including the Vision, Values, Principles and our approach to sufficiency planning.

2)    Notes the intention to share the draft plan with key stakeholders and other interested parties via a consultation in the Spring 2023 and endorses the plan for this purpose.

3)    Advise how Committee members wish to be engaged in the Spring Consultation process e.g. workshop/focus group etc.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1 

The Commissioning Plan will ensure that the Local Authority meets its statutory duties under the Education Act to provide sufficient school places, promote Page 8 Page 9 of 9 parental choice, diversity and fair access. Consultation on our Commissioning Plan for 2023-2026 is an important stage in the policymaking process. In the first instance it allows the evidence base to be built, secondly, it ensures transparency in the process, and thirdly it gives our stakeholders understanding and ownership of the ultimate outcomes.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

No alternative options have been considered.