Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

Decision Maker:

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services

Date of Decision:

17 December 2009

Decision Title:

The future of the primary curriculum in Hampshire

Decision Reference:

1021

Report From:

Director of Children's Services

Contact name:

Mrs Chris Jones, Senior Inspector/Adviser (Primary)

Tel:

01962 846338

Email:

[email protected]

1. The decision:

a) That the Executive Lead Member receives the information on the proposed changes to the Primary National Curriculum.

b) That the Executive Lead Member supports the revision by officers of the current Hampshire documentation based on the proposed changes and other reviews, and the use of this revised documentation to aid headteachers in the introduction of a new Primary National Curriculum

c) That the Executive Lead Member receives a further report in the Summer to update on the final outcomes from the Parliamentary process and update on the progress of any necessary changes in primary schools.

2. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1. The report outlines the Hampshire response to a change to the Primary National Curriculum, which if implemented as outlined will become statutory from September 2011.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. This report is intended to seek approval for the Council's response to the proposed changes in the Primary National Curriculum and no further options have been considered at this time.

4. Conflicts of interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

17 December 2009

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services

Councillor David Kirk