To approve the Strategic Plan for Education in Herefordshire.

(a)        the Strategic Plan for Education in Herefordshire be approved.

To enable the council to set a clear strategic direction for the next three years and to develop it with partners.  Herefordshire will be able to build on the strengths in education across the county; to address areas that need to be improved and to deliver our aspiration to have a vibrant, high performing education system that improves the lives of children and young people, is valued by communities, and supports economic growth.

Continue to carry out statutory duties without a cohesive approach driven by a strategic plan.  This would not provide a clear direction from the council, not enable strategic developments to take place to benefit children and young people in Herefordshire and not enable due governance to take place.