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Resolved that: 2.1 The development of the four core elements of a future operating model, as outlined in Section 4, be approved. 2.2 Further reports detailing specific financial implications and final models be presented to members in Spring 2025, be approved. 2.3 The giving of delegated authority to the Director of Education in consultation with the Portfolio member for Education, be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The development of the four core elements of a future operating model, as outlined in Section 4, be approved. 2.2 Further reports detailing specific financial implications and final models be presented to members in Spring 2025, be approved. 2.3 The giving of delegated authority to the Director of Education in consultation with the Portfolio member for Education, be approved.
Councillor G Lewis introduced the report. The following questions were raised: · What detail is available at present regarding what the new governance arrangements will look like under this new model? · At this stage, in terms of the new model, do we have assurances that it will be more cost effective for the local authority? · Do all school leaders accept that this is the best way forward for school improvement? · Are you confident that the local authority has the capacity to deliver school improvement? · What improvements do you think we’ll see by moving to that model? · What are the advantages of the new model as opposed to the existing model? · Will local authority partnerships continue? Cllr G Lewis made a comment regarding the report, referring to budgets and finances. Resolved that: 2.1 The development of the four core elements of a future operating model, as outlined in Section 4, be approved. 2.2 Further reports detailing specific financial implications and final models be presented to members in Spring 2025, be approved. 2.3 The giving of delegated authority to the Director of Education in consultation with the Portfolio member for Education, be approved.
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