Decision details
Education Strategy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To endorse the Education Strategy
Decision:
That:
a) The Education Strategy 2024/29 is endorsed; and
b) Delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director for Children and Young People to take all operational decisions, as set out within this report and appendix.
Alternative options considered:
Alternative options
1. Not to have an Education Strategy. This is not recommended as the Council has a general duty under section 13 of the Education Act 1996 to secure that efficient education is available to meet the needs of the population of Herefordshire. The Herefordshire Education Strategy 2024/29 sets out how the Council will do this.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Liz Farr, Service Director, Education, Skills and Learning Email: liz.farr@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260897.
Publication date: 27/03/2025
Date of decision: 27/03/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Accompanying Documents:
- Education Strategy