Issue - meetings

At its meeting held on 10 May 2010 the Committee gave consideration to a report on winter learning. At that meeting Members agreed to look at the reasons for school closures in further detail. Representatives from the Children and Families Directorate will attend the meeting to discuss this issue with Members.

An extract of the report considered on 10 May 2010 relating to Children’s Services is attached for information.

Following the meeting held on 10 May 2010, A Kent, Liaison Manager (Schools, Settings and Services) attended the meeting to discuss the school closures due to adverse weather conditions. He felt that the situation was managed well and that the highways department was responsive. However, real time and accurate information relating to the weather forecast was required to enable the Head Teachers and Governors to make an accurate and informed decision with regard to closing schools.

RESOLVED

That the comments highlighted above be forwarded to the Portfolio Holder for consideration.