Agenda, decisions and minutes

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To approve and sign the minutes of the Decision Session held on 7  November 2023.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the decision session held on 15 March 2023 be approved and signed by the Executive Member as a correct record.

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This item seeks approval of the admissions policies and published admission numbers for community and voluntary controlled schools, schools for whom the City of York Council is the admission authority, for the school year beginning in September 2025.

Resolved:

That the Executive Member approved the proposed changes to the Admission Arrangements for September 2025-2026 based on the evidence shown in the Options Analysis and Evidential Basis section of the report.

Reason:

To ensure that City of York Council continued to meet their statutory duty as set out in the terms of the Education Act 1996 and also work collaboratively with Academy Trusts to meet that duty whilst also appreciating the financial pressure on schools and trusts currently.

The School Admissions Manager presented the report and it was;

Resolved:

That the Executive Member approved the proposed changes to the Admission Arrangements for September 2025-2026 based on the evidence shown in the Options Analysis and Evidential Basis section of the report.

Reason:

To ensure that City of York Council continued to meet their statutory duty as set out in the terms of the Education Act 1996 and also worked collaboratively with Academy Trusts to meet that duty whilst also appreciating the financial pressure on schools and trusts currently.