Contact: David K Woodward, Head of Children's Services Department Information and Systems Management, telephone 01962 846359, email address [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education) gives approval to procure, using the Becta procurement framework and Standards Fund grant, a learning platform service for Hampshire's primary schools and other establishments deemed appropriate to use it.

2 Reason

2.1 This decision supports central government grant funded aims and the following Hampshire County Council priorities:

"Making Hampshire safer and more secure for all" - by ensuring that electronic systems used by children encompass effective security from inappropriate use.

"Maximising well-being" - by extending learning opportunities for children.

2.2 As infrastructure to support and extend children and young people's learning opportunities in a safe and secure way, the proposals have the potential to impact on every aim of the Children Act.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 Not appropriate.

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

4.1 None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

5.1 None.

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

6.1 Not appropriate.

Approved by: Date:

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Councillor David Kirk

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services (Education)