Contact: Jack Cawthra, Education Officer (EOTAS), 01962 846537,

e.mail: [email protected]

Contact: Terry Rath, Education Officer, 01962 846457,

e.mail: [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

1 That the Executive Member for Education approve the implementation of the EOTAS Best Value Review Service Improvement plan, subject to availability of resources.

2 Reason

This decision supports Aim 1 of the County Council's Corporate Strategy, `Maximising life opportunities' by identifying improvements in education provision for young people who are out of school due to permanent exclusion or illness.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

None.

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor D Allen