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1. Summary

1.1. The following decision is sought:

That a new protocol for guiding the working arrangements between the Youth Service and schools in Hampshire be adopted.

2. Reason

2.1. The Youth Panel at its meeting on 2 July 2002 recommended to the Executive Member for Education that a new protocol for guiding the working arrangements between the Youth Service and schools in Hampshire be approved.

2.2. A copy of the report and appendix submitted to the Youth Panel is attached for information.

2.3. The Youth Panel welcomed the proposed protocol and understood that it would improve the guidance given to headteachers and governors, Youth Service managers, senior youth workers and other key people in the Education Service. The Panel did, however, query the reimbursement of off-site caretakers but were reassured that this had been sufficiently covered in the protocol. The Panel also queried the level of usage of County Council owned sites and suggested that the County Youth Officer undertake a premises audit to categorise the level of usage.

3. Other Options considered and rejected - Not applicable

4. Conflicts of interests declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted - Not applicable

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable

6. Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable

7. Approved by the Executive Member for Education


Councillor D.G. Allen Date: 18 July 2002

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