Issue - meetings

This report updates the Executive Member on the development of the School’s Out programme. It offers an opportunity to assess the future development of the programme of activities.

That the Executive Member note the comments made

REASON:      To enable the School’s Out Programme to continue to develop, supporting existing activity providers and utilising the private sector, to develop a comprehensive programme of activities and to meet the needs of those most at risk of exclusion.

Members considered a report on the development of the School’s Out Programme.

Officers reported that as the School’s Out Programme had developed the number of participating children and young people had increased. Some activities had been undersubscribed this year which suggested that there were now sufficient activities to meet demand and resources should be used towards meeting the needs of those least likely to participate.

Some Members  expressed the view that more emphasis needed to be placed on the geographic spread of the activities before any marketing was carried out.

The Executive Member noted that the School’s Out Programme had been very successful over the last few years and the attendance figures were excellent. He was pleased that Officers were looking at attracting the children and young people who would not normally have access to this  kind of activity. He also commented that children and young people did travel to other areas to take part in activities.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

·           That the Executive Member note the comments made

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:The advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and  endorsed  

REASON:                     To enable the School’s Out Programme to continue to develop, supporting existing activity providers and utilising the private sector, to develop a comprehensive programme of activities and to meet the needs of those most at risk of exclusion.