Annual Report (2018-2019) of the Virtual School Governing Body
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
That the Annual Report (2018-2019) of the Virtual School Governing Body be approved enabling its publication on the Virtual School’s webpage.
Reasons for the decision:
The Annual Report enables Elected Members to act on the information included in the report and where necessary uphold their statutory duty to their Children Looked After.
Alternative options considered:
Alternative options were not considered.
Implementation:
This decision will come into force and may be implemented on 1 April 2020 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in the Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).
Information:
The Virtual School supports the education of children looked after by the Local Authority. It is the Local Authority’s statutory duty to promote the education of children looked after under Section 52 of the Children Act 2004.
In order to fulfil this duty the Virtual School writes an annual report for its Governing Body which is presented to Elected Members. This ensures the Elected Members are aware of the progress and attainment of their children looked after and the work of the Virtual School.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Publication date: 26/03/2020
Date of decision: 24/03/2020
Effective from: 03/04/2020
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