Agenda item

Policy Update

Report of the Policy Officer (Scrutiny)

Minutes:

7.1

The Policy Officer (Scrutiny) provided a detailed update upon some key developments in Education Policy, for Members’ information, including:-

  • £500,000 scholarship scheme launched for Special Educational Needs support staff
  • Reform of alternative provision – consultation
  • The future role of local authorities in school improvement
  • Schools causing concern
  • Improving attendance at school
  • Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Guidance on Exclusions from maintained schools, academies and Pupil Referral Units in England
  • DfE – Statutory Guidance for schools and local authorities on careers guidance and consultation on extending the age range
  • SOLACE Filling the Gap: the Championing Role of English Councils in Education

 

 

7.2

RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the contents of the report now submitted.

 

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