Contact: John Clarke, Deputy Director of Children's Services, ext. 6459, email: [email protected]

Melanie Saunders, Education Officer (Secondary/14-19), ext 6364, email: [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decisions were made:

a) That the Cabinet lobby the department for Education and Skills (DfES) about the anomaly of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funding and planning of post-16 education and training which adversely affects the ability of the County Council to deliver educational outcomes up to 19.


b) That 14-19 education in Hampshire should have proper democratic accountability and the leadership of Hampshire County Council, as the lead authority for Children's Services. Other partners should have a duty to cooperate in line with the principles of the Children Act.

2 Reason

2.1 Developing educational opportunity for 14-19 year olds supports the corporate strategy to maximise wellbeing by providing appropriate and engaging routes through Key Stage four (KS4) and into post-16 education and training for all learners in Hampshire. Successful progression through KS4 and into further education and training helps students to enjoy and achieve in school and supports young people in making a positive contribution and achieving lifelong economic wellbeing in accordance with The Children Act.

3 Other options considered and rejected:

3.1 No other options considered.

4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted - None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

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

Approved by: Date:
Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE - Chairman