Decision Session - Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education held on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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4. Admissions Arrangements for the 2026/27 School Year
Resolved:
That the proposed changes to the Admission Arrangements for September 2026-2027 based on the evidence shown in the Options Analysis and
Evidential Basis section of the report be approved, subject to the amendment that the Published Admission Numbers (PAN) for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC School and St Wilfrid’s RC School would maintain the same for 2026 admissions as they had been for 2025.
Reason: To ensure that City of York Council continues to meet its statutory duty as set out in the terms of the Education Act 1996 and also works collaboratively with Academy Trusts to meet that duty whilst also appreciating the financial pressure on schools and trusts.
5. Term dates for the 2026/27 School Year
Resolved:
That the term dates provided in Annex C of the report be approved.
Reason: For City of York Council to meet the statutory requirements of legislation including the Education Act 2002, (Section 32), and other related legislation.